How to Put Out a Fire With Safety and Care
Now that you've started a fire with How to Build and Start a Fire and enjoy it safely with Managing a Campfire, it's time for the fun to end. By this, that means we need to put out the fire. Putting out a fire can be very simple, but is important to know nevertheless the proper technique; you don't want to be the cause of a forest fire or worse!
Step 1: Let the Fire Burn Out
It is highly recommended that you follow this step and only put out the flame once it is dosed; it is much safer this way. This also makes your life easier, as it takes less effort to actually clean up. It also doesn't waste your wood.
Step 2: Spread Out the Remains of the Fire
Spreading out the fuel ensures no ember is left smoldering after you douse the fire, and saves water and time.
Step 3: Dou...