Fires Can Easily Reignite
This is a potentially deadly mistake. Additional care must be taken to ensure that a recreational fire has truly been completely extinguished. Otherwise, with the heat generated in the fire pit, a fire can easily reignite with the addition of flammable materials.
How long does it take for a fire to reignite?
It only takes 30 seconds for a small flame to turn into a full-blown life-threatening fire.
How do I make sure fire is out?
Steps
- Drown the campfire in water. Fill a bucket with water and pour it on top of the campfire. ...
- Mix up the ashes and embers. ...
- Scrape off the burnt parts on the sticks and logs. ...
- Pour more water on the fire. ...
- Feel the logs and coals to make sure they aren't hot. ...
- Repeat the steps until the fire is cool to the touch.
