Pandemic stokes demand for firewood
With more people staying at home due to the pandemic, more firewood is being used. At Woodland Tree Service, employee José Barrios tosses freshly cut firewood that will be stacked to dry on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis is lit. Well, at least its fireplaces and backyard fire pits are. More people are staying home for longer periods of time during the pandemic, and that has created demand for seasoned firewood.
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Tom Bailey
Tom Bailey covers business news for The Daily Memphian. A Tupelo, Mississippi, native, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He's worked in journalism for 40 years and has lived in Midtown for 36 years.
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