Peat fire (IMAGE) Cornell University Caption Smoke from burning peat is especially dangerous because of its particulate matter. Credit Wendy Erb, Yang Center, Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Usage Restrictions Only for use with stories about this research. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.