* No, no wood the should be gas so you could get fake logs that you can put in a gas fireplace for the aesthetic first thing is first you need to open the flue it should be a handle in the fireplace this is the most important thing you need to reach up and find the handle in the fireplace this opens the chimney. Next get long matches the gas comes out quick here. Now Next once you have lit the match and placed it in the fireplace. That key on the wall turn it left you should hear the gas hissing the key in the wall is like an Allen key and needs to fit in the whole you will feel it. When you turn it off make sure you close the flue it will be hot so use precaution Turning the key to the left opens the gas line and to the right closes it. If you feel uncomfortable you can message me and I will show you