How to make a fire

Step 10 Putting a fire out

There are many ways to put a fire out, the most successful way I've used is to gradually pour water on to the coals and then stir them around. this helps to conserve water. You can also bury a fire with dirt to smother it, or just pour a bunch of water on it at once. always remember to kick logs over and make sure all the embers under them are put out.

Comments

[superitchy]

I wouldn't have put the suggestion for just dumping water. 1) it causes lots of smoke to go in your face, and 2) any excess water in the fire pit will make it difficult to light a fire later on.

[greenbeanmusicmachine]

dirt works best. smother it out