Abstract: A forced draft, solid fuel burning stove incorporates a plurality of air distribution conduits disposed intermediate an ash collection receptacle and a solid fuel support grate. The forced draft air is directed upwardly onto a deflector in a manner to permit the flow of air to be evenly distributed across the solid fuel and across the food support surface. The movement of the forced draft air against the deflector establishes a turbulent, randon movement which prevents high concentrations of forced air directly upon the solid fuel, which would otherwise loosen ash particles from the solid fuel and carry them upwardly onto the food support surface.