Fireplace

The Indoor Fireplace

The indoor fireplace should not be turned on. Please don't light it — ask the stewards if you have questions about heating.

The Fire Pit

Outdoor fires happen at the fire pit. Fire demands respect: if you have never managed the fire pit, ask an experienced community member to show you the first time.

Fire Season Restrictions

Open fires are not legal from the 1st of June to the 30th of September. During this period the fire pit must not be used at all: summer in the region is hot and dry, and wildfire risk is serious.

Lighting a Fire (October–May)

• Use only dry, seasoned firewood — wet or green wood makes excessive smoke.

• Never use accelerants (alcohol, gasoline, lighter fluid).

• Keep the area around the fire pit clear of anything flammable.

• Never leave a burning fire unattended, and keep children at a safe distance.

What Not to Burn

• Treated, painted, or glued wood (plywood, marked pallets)

• Plastic or any household waste

• Printed or coated cardboard

Extinguishing

Always fully extinguish the fire with one or two buckets of water before leaving. Embers that look dead can reignite hours later — douse thoroughly until nothing hisses or smokes, and stir the ashes to make sure water reaches everything.

• Cold, fully extinguished wood ash can be used in the garden in small quantities — ask the garden team where.

Report any concern about the fireplace or fire pit to the stewards.