Bonfires create a great atmosphere at outdoor events such as Halloween parties or celebrations. And if safety measures are taken and all local or government regulations are followed, they are relatively easy to organize. And don't forget the marshmallows!
Steps
Step 1. Choose a seat
It could be your garden or that of a friend, on a beach or on a campsite.
Step 2. Get a bunch of dry twigs, leaves, sticks and wood you don't need
Try to have plenty of wood logs, as twigs and leaves burn quickly.
Step 3. Dig a hole that is not too deep
The hole should be the size of the bonfire you want to make; a width between 50x50cm and 1x1m is reasonable.
Step 4. Surround the pit with stones or bricks, this will prevent the fire from spreading around
Step 5. Place the wood logs
Place the stumps, twigs and sticks so that they form a pyramid and the leaves underneath.
Step 6. Set the logs on fire
Use anything that emits a flame, such as a lighter, and start with the leaves below.
Step 7. Put on some garden chairs
Standing around the fire is fine, but eventually people will want to sit down. It never hurts to have a few picnic blankets and maybe a tent to sit in. Even better if you are on the beach.
Step 8. Bring a cooler
There is nothing better than sipping a cold beer, an energy drink, a hot chocolate or a can of cola while sitting around the fire. The best way to keep the rest of the beers cool is to have a cooler with plenty of ice. It will come in handy later when you put out the bonfire.
Step 9. Cook something on the fire
Frozen hot dogs are fine, as are desserts that you and your friends like. Marshmallows are a tradition of every bonfire.
Step 10. Turn off the heat
When you are ready to leave, pour the rest of the ice and water from the refrigerator over the fire, throw sand on it, step on it, or turn it off completely. By the time you leave, it should be cool to the touch.
Advice
- Bring mosquito repellent spray if you don't want them to eat you alive (be warned: it's a flammable spray).
- If you have a bonfire on land that you own, there should be no regulation to worry about.
- If you have a bonfire on the beach or on a campsite, you need to check with the appropriate authorities to get permission to light a fire.
- Use SAFETY matches to light the fire.
- If you have a bonfire on a residential property in an urban area, you need to check with the municipality to make sure outdoor fires are allowed. There may be restrictions on the size of the bonfire.
Warnings
- Do not use flammable sprays or liquids to "push" the flame; it can be dangerous and often causes the fire to go out.
- Lighting a fire can be dangerous, be careful not to burn yourself.
- Alcohol spilled on the clothes will be on fire.
- Be careful that at least one person stays sober to keep an eye on the bonfire and make sure it doesn't become unmanageable.
- Sparks can ignite clothes and scattered objects.
