You shake coal down on the grates so it’ll burn. Don’t stir it with a poker… shake it down.

What is the hottest coal can burn?

Anthracite coal is the hottest burning fuel in comparison to the most com- mon ones in use.

How hot do coals get in a fireplace?

When the wood has released all its gases, it leaves charcoal and ashes. Charcoal burns at temperatures exceeding 1,100 degrees Celsius (2,012 degrees Fahrenheit).