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Breath yes, being literally filled with smoke from a normal smoke fire, no. That is no normal.
I want to see a video of this house "filling up with smoke" five minutes after the neighbor throws a log on the fire in his house. At any rate, even if it's happening, it's the neighbor's right to do so, and it's OP's responsibility to deal with it however he chooses. This sounds a bit like OCD or a monomania or delusion to me. How dangerous can it be if this has been going on for three years now and OP is still alive to tell the tale?
I want to see a video of this house "filling up with smoke" five minutes after the neighbor throws a log on the fire in his house. At any rate, even if it's happening, it's the neighbor's right to do so, and it's OP's responsibility to deal with it however he chooses. This sounds a bit like OCD or a monomania or delusion to me. How dangerous can it be if this has been going on for three years now and OP is still alive to tell the tale?
So because it hasn’t killed me yet, it’s acceptable?
It’s not. I am now being treated at John’s Hopkins because of my respiratory issues. The doctor is in agreement that the smoke is a huge issue for my breathing. When I ended up in the hospital for smoke inhalation, the doctor stated the neighbor has to stop burning like this.
I have had lots of people come witness it, including the neighbor, no one is denying that it happens. No one knows how to make it stop.
Was your diagnosis actually "smoke inhalation"? Sounds like you might have some respiratory problems -- lots of people do -- and are attributing it to your neighbor...
So because it hasn’t killed me yet, it’s acceptable?
It’s not. I am now being treated at John’s Hopkins because of my respiratory issues. The doctor is in agreement that the smoke is a huge issue for my breathing. When I ended up in the hospital for smoke inhalation, the doctor stated the neighbor has to stop burning like this.
I have had lots of people come witness it, including the neighbor, no one is denying that it happens. No one knows how to make it stop.
OP- have you actually gone over to the neighbor’s home to see what his process is for putting the wood into fireplace? Is he getting a pile of appropriately seasoned firewood or is he just chopping up any old wood and just popping it on the fire? The latter is going to result in a lot more hazardous smoke. A fireplace using seasoned firewood should really not be creating that much smoke. The amount of smoke you’re experiencing seems comparable to what I see/smell when they do controlled burns in local forest preserves. The smell/smoke from that is pretty awful and goes a long way.
Was your diagnosis actually "smoke inhalation"? Sounds like you might have some respiratory problems -- lots of people do -- and are attributing it to your neighbor...
Good luck to you both!
I do have asthma, but our entire house fills with smoke which causes my asthma to flare up. I do fine when they don’t burn the stove. Their fireplace shouldn’t be creating so much smoke that it fills my house. That’s the issue.
My husband and children did not have breathing issues until they were constantly being exposed to thick wood smoke. In the house. I understand that smoke may be outside but filling out house is the issue.
OP- have you actually gone over to the neighbor’s home to see what his process is for putting the wood into fireplace? Is he getting a pile of appropriately seasoned firewood or is he just chopping up any old wood and just popping it on the fire? The latter is going to result in a lot more hazardous smoke. A fireplace using seasoned firewood should really not be creating that much smoke. The amount of smoke you’re experiencing seems comparable to what I see/smell when they do controlled burns in local forest preserves. The smell/smoke from that is pretty awful and goes a long way.
I haven’t watched the process. He has bought seasoned wood and it still does it. Our house smells significantly more smoky then their house. And yes it’s very thick, like you can see it in the air in the house, much like what you describe.
We have had “experts” come check the house and no one has an explanation or a resolution.
I mean, it's kind of up to you to keep the outdoors outdoors and not indoors. You shouldn't be able to smell smells or feel the heat or cold or hear noises (unless it's a loud party at 2:00 a.m., and there are already laws against that). If that means plugging holes and gaps or adding more insulation or replacing old windows or whatever, that's on you. Do you honestly believe you can tell your neighbor he's not allowed to burn wood in his fireplace or stove? I'm assuming you've consulted code enforcement and possibly even the police. Have you consulted an attorney? If so, what have they told you? Maybe hire an air quality specialist. And report back!
Last edited by otterhere; 01-20-2023 at 06:22 PM..
Was your diagnosis actually "smoke inhalation"? Sounds like you might have some respiratory problems -- lots of people do -- and are attributing it to your neighbor...
Good luck to you both!
Yes. I had to be hooked to machines and everything. It was caused from thick smoke in our house. It was from sleeping in my own bed overnight.
Respiratory issues or not, a neighbors house shouldn’t be filled with thick smoke that can cause smoke inhalation. I also have no issues when they take a break from using the wood stove.
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