Guides ยท Safety
Campfire Safety Basics
Build and extinguish campfires safely
This guide explains campfire safety: follow local rules, clear the site, build a small fire ring, keep water/shovel nearby, and drown/stir until cold before leaving.
- campfire
- fire safety
- outdoors
- extinguish
- fire ring
Check rules
Follow local fire regulations and bans.
Prepare the site
Clear flammables, build a small ring, and keep fires modest in size.
Attend and control
Never leave fires unattended; keep water and a shovel nearby.
Extinguish fully
Drown, stir, and feel for heat until cold to the touch before leaving.