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Denmark wood heating trends and safety

Overview

Data from the Danish Emergency Management Agency and other organizations indicates that chimney fires in Denmark decreased by 46.5 percent over a five year period. Experts suggest this decline is due to fewer people using wood burning stoves as a primary heat source and improved firing techniques that result in cleaner chimneys.

In contrast to the decline in fire incidents, sales of wood stoves and fireplace inserts rose during the first half of 2026. According to the association DAPO, wood stove sales increased by 7 percent and fireplace inserts by 12 percent compared to the previous year. This trend is attributed to rising energy prices and a desire for energy security, as consumers view wood heating as a backup solution for potential power outages.

Entities

Denmark · Skorstensfejerlauget · Danske Beredskaber · DAPO · Danish Emergency Management Agency

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Denmark sees rising wood stove sales due to energy concerns

    Wood stove and fireplace insert sales in Denmark have risen as consumers seek energy security and backups against high prices and potential power outages.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Denmark chimney fires decrease by nearly half in five years

    Chimney fires in Denmark have dropped by 46.5 percent since 2021, driven by reduced wood-stove usage and improved firing techniques among homeowners.

Sources

nordsoeposten.dk · nyheder-i-dag.dk