Whether at a festival or other tourist event, camping can be an inexpensive way to enjoy a relaxing summer vacation. Typically, most campsites do not allow campfires due to health and safety, however if you can show that you are prepared and will have a controlled campfire, many campsite operators, upon request, will allow you to do so. have one in a fire pit.
If a campsite already has a hole, be sure to clear out all debris before lighting yours, leftover debris can be dangerous as plastics or other toxic materials could be in the debris. A safe pit should have at least 3-4 meters of bare soil surrounded by stones. Having such a large uncovered area greatly reduces the risk of grass fires and makes the whole process much more controlled.
Before you even light or collect firewood, you need to make sure you’re properly prepared with a fire rod or stick; You need a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher and a clear plan of action in case it gets out of hand.
Things to think about before lighting are where there is a phone in case you need to call the fire department, are all exits clear away from the fire, are there any objects located around the well that are at risk of catching fire. If you are ever in any doubt about the proximity of surrounding objects, check beforehand. It is not uncommon for trees or plastic structures around campfires to be damaged and in some cases ignited during large campfires.
Only when you are 100% sure that you have nullified all potential risks can you light the wood. After it lights up, you always have to keep an eye out for falling pieces. These need to be pushed into the center of the pit, with a fireproof rod or sprayed with water if too close to get close. A large number of forest and grass fires around the world are caused by burning wood falling on grass or dry leaves.
Once you’re done with the pit, you want to make sure all the coals are clear of the edge of the pit. This prevents any risk of the coals igniting the grass or leaves surrounding the fire. If you have a bucket of water giving the fire is a good idea. You need to monitor until it cools down, normally this can take 1-2 hours for it to cool down, during this time it’s a good idea to check the fire every 5-10 minutes to make sure it doesn’t reignite.
If you treat campfires with the respect they deserve, they are a very pleasant way to spend a cool summer night, especially make sure you are prepared and follow all the instructions given to you by the campsite operators.
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