> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/common-spaces/fireplace.md). # 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. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.liminalvillage.com/protocols/common-spaces/fireplace.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.