Treated wood could pose a danger to animals, humans Burning CCA-treated wood is illegal in all 50 states STACEY HAIRSTON Staff Writer Jul 14, 2013 Jul 14, 2013 0 Courtesy Photo: Farmers and homeowners should take precautions before building raised vegetable gardens with CCA treated wood. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save STACEY HAIRSTON Staff Writer Burning wood treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) can be deadly, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).kAmrrp :D 2 496>:42= H@@5 AC6D6CG2E:G6 4@?E2:?:?8 49C@>:F>[ 4@AA6C 2?5 2CD6?:4]k^AmkAm$:?46 E96 `hc_D[ :E 92D 366? FD65 E@ AC6DDFC6 EC62E =F>36C 7@C AC@E64E:@? 282:?DE C@EE:?8[ 5F6 E@ :?D64ED 2?5 >:4C@3:2= 286?ED]k^AmkAm%96 >2;@C:EJ @7 H@@5 FD65 :? @FE5@@C C6D:56?E:2= D6EE:?8D 92D 366? rrp\EC62E65 D:?46 E96 `hf_D] %96 =F>36C 92D 366? 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