Wood stove sales take off in Fairbanks

The shift from oil to wood heat has spiked demand for stoves, and heightened pollution concerns.  John Crouch with the Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association says there’s a national shortage of pellet fired stoves and boilers and some cord wood models – and that’s hitting hard in places where winter comes early, like Alaska.

Dan Bross, KUAC – Fairbanks

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