4 Things to NEVER Do with a Bonfire this Fall

9/7/2021 (Permalink)

Bonfires are one of our favorite Fall pass times, where we create great memories with our friends and family. But there are some very important safety precautions to take to be sure you don’t burn anything down.

What to do When Building a Bonfire (and avoid headaches)

• Let your neighbors know you’re having one because you don’t want them to complain (it’s just not worth it).
• Use dry materials for the bonfire, using damp materials will create more smoke, which will annoy you and your neighbors.
• Build your bonfire at least 5 times it’s height away from other fixtures such as the house, sheds, fences and trees, with a minimum of 10 feet.
• Keep away from telephone wires and cables

4 Things to NEVER Do with Your Bonfire

• Never leave the bonfire unattended
• Never throw any fireworks into the fire
• Never use petrol or paraffin to get the fire going as it may get out of control quickly
• Never burn aerosols, tires, canisters or anything containing foam or paint - many produce toxic fumes and some containers may explode, causing injury

2 Very Important Safety Precautions

• Keep a fire extinguisher or hose and faucet within 20 feet of the fire
• When the bonfire has died down, spray the embers with water to stop it reigniting.