How to Start a Fire with Wood?

Step 1

Gather dry tinder, kindling, and larger firewood

Step 2

Build a small teepee or log cabin structure with the wood

Step 3

Place tinder in the center

Step 4

Add kindling loosely around the tinder

Step 5

Leave gaps for airflow

Step 6

Ignite the tinder with a match, lighter, or fire starter

Step 7

Blow gently at the base if needed

Step 8

Add larger wood gradually once the fire catches

Step 9

Keep the fire contained and supervised

Step 10

Extinguish fully with water when finished