Can Alexa turn my fireplace on?

I'm also looking for recommendations on a good smart switch/brand to use for this. I have none at the moment, but plan to add more smart devices this year.

There are smart switches, sockets and like accessories here:

https://www.amazon.ca/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=alexa+smart+home&tag=googcana-20&index=aps&hvadid=209840043521&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2037994868828664653&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000808&hvtargid=kwd-296997957771&ref=pd_sl_6qsdlmjthr_b

I use a Nest and Google Home so I would look at a slightly different page.

Alternatively, I do all my automation with cheap ESP8266 chips instead of smartswicthes.

Here is an article of how to use it with Alexa to automate fireplace which is already controlled via remote. I would however not do it directly on remote, I would use relays
http://www.instructables.com/id/Alexa-Activated-Fireplace/

I'd use something like a Fibaro relay.  You can replace the light switch and use a blanking plate to cover the backbox.

Thanks everyone. We're starting this weekend. John's comment about poles was helpful. I didn't think about that upfront, but my husband has it covered.

Thanks for the update and I was happy to help. Good luck with setting up.