How to Build a Campfire

Don’t Let This Be You

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            Never leave a campfire unattended., Keep water or a fire extinguisher nearby., Ensure the fire is completely out before leaving the site., Avoid building fires in windy conditions.;
            Choose a safe, clear location away from trees and flammable materials., Create a fire ring with rocks if one is not already present., Clear the area of debris and dig a shallow pit if necessary., Place a bundle of tinder in the center of the fire ring., Arrange kindling in a teepee or log cabin shape over the tinder., Stack firewood around the kindling, leaving space for air flow., Light the tinder with a match or firestarter., Gradually add larger logs as the fire grows stronger., Monitor the fire at all times and keep water or sand nearby., Fully extinguish the fire with water, stir ashes, and repeat until cold.;
            Use dry materials to ensure easy ignition., Build the fire with airflow in mind to keep it burning efficiently., Collect all materials before starting to avoid scrambling mid-process.;
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