Warm up by the fire this winter

What better way to warm up a winter day than sitting by a roaring fire. With a little know-how and help from a responsible adult, you can build and start your own fire to add warmth to a cold winter day. 

(Photo by Anthony Schalk)

Building a good fire starts with understanding the fire triangle. The three components of the triangle are oxygen, which is in the air all around us; a spark; and fuel, or the material you are burning, like wood.

Check out this video to learn different ways to build a fire and how to enjoy a fire safely and responsibly.