Organizations like the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington Department of Ecology warn that, according to various studies, fireplaces can pose a significant health risk.
Organisasi seperti Badan Perlindungan Lingkungan Amerika Serikat (EPA) dan Departemen Ekologi Washington memperingatkan bahwa, menurut berbagai penelitian, perapian dapat menimbulkan risiko kesehatan yang serius.