Crematorium Smoke Sparks Health Concerns | Baltimore News

Smoke billowing from Baltimore’s new crematorium has sparked alarm and controversy, raising urgent questions about compliance, health, and community impact. Retired engineer Lisa Polyak witnessed thick black fumes — lasting longer than permitted — from the Vaughn Greene Funeral Home’s bell-tower styled stack. While the owner claims he’s offering affordable, culturally sensitive alternatives to traditional burials, critics fear the emissions could harm residents’ health and property values. Though state officials visited and saw no emissions during their visit — noting the unit wasn’t running — the crematorium’s permit demands zero visible emissions and requires testing in three months. The Maryland Department of the Environment says it’s still investigating, but residents are demanding answers now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b6b0272df5aaf19