Q&A for How to Use a Fire Starter

Leaves are usually dry, which makes them excellent at burning and helping start your fire.

This isn't likely to happen, because most fire starters have a magnesium bar. However, you can also use tinder, wood or any fuel on hand.

Put the fire out immediately (where the excess fire is), and then place moist dirt around the firepit (dirt extinguishes fire).

Because occasionally with high winds, coals can actually re-start the flames of a fire, which can cause forest fires if the fire leaves the pit area and burns surrounding plants, leaf matter, etc.

A small flame can be blown out by the wind, just like blowing out a birthday candle. When starting a fire, you can shield it from the wind with your body. However, don't rely on the wind to put out a fire. Always use water to make sure it is completely out.

Yes, lint is a good material to catch the sparks from your fire starter. The small fabric fibers are very flammable.

Nothing is wrong with using matches. Because matches can get wet or break, a magnesium fire starter is also a good option for starting a fire. It's always good to have multiple methods in case one fails.

Fires are made to provide warmth and light, to cook food, or just to enhance the atmosphere!

Try lint or newspaper if you have some at your house. If you are outside, try grass. While it'll be small at first, it will work.

Stop feeding the fire. If there are flammable objects nearby, move them away. Use water or sand to control or extinguish the fire.

Use sand, dirt or anything else that's non-flammable to smother it.

A controlled fire can also be cheerful and comforting in a fireplace or at a campsite.

If it's small fire, use sand and water. If it's big, call the fire department.