Clean Air Night will take place across the whole of the UK to encourage homeowners to find more sustainable ways of heating their homes.
Wood-burning stoves, even the most modern, eco-designed ones, and coal fires are a significant source of the pollutant PM2.5.
The tiny particles, once inhaled, can increase the risk of serious health conditions like stroke, asthma, lung cancer and heart disease.
Merton is a Smoke Control Area.
Recent updates to legislation mean even small amounts of smoke from approved stoves or authorised fuels can now lead to fines.
