How to Build a fire in a fireplace

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Build a fire in a fireplace

The definitive guide to creating a warm crackling fire that will last for hours.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Place a midsize (6-inch diameter) log near the rear wall of the fireplace. This is your "back log."
Step 2

Stuff newspaper under and in front of the back log. Arrange dry, thin sticks of kindling on top of the papter, propping them against the back log.
Step 3

Place another midsize log a few inches in front of and parallel to the back log and a third log diagonally on top of the two.
Step 4

Light the newspaper. Stoke the fire, occasionally, adding more logs as necessary.