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Are kerosene lamps safe to use indoors?
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The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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