<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jetsetter:
Was the fireplace gas or wood burning? Thanks for the review.</font>
The fireplace is a pleasant gas-based one --no smoke/fumes in the room... and you turn it on with the flip of a switch located on the side of the fireplace.
I found it to be a great device to warm & dry shoes/hats/gloves before heading outside .