Campfire
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A campfire is a controlled outdoor fire, lit to provide lighting, warmth, deterrent of pests and aggressive animals, opportunities for outdoor cooking, and a priceless sense of community during camping.
Fire safety is the first step at the campfire. Be sure to check government warnings for wildfire risk, and to have water or any other extinguishing equipment nearby.
During high-risk conditions, the government might issue a total ban on outdoor fires.
Campfires are not allowed everywhere. Law and practices vary wildly from one country to the next, so acquaint yourself with local regulations.
FirewoodIn some locations, it may be illegal to bring your own firewood as a means to help prevent the spread of plant diseases.
Campfire safetyYou should always be careful when making a fire – make sure you know what that means. It should always be watched and carefully extinguished.
FirestartingDecide what kind of fire you are going to build before preparing to light it.
Campfire activities
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Campfire" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons