Is Peat Good for Fires

Peat is an organic and flammable material used for energy generation and involved in wildfires. Smoldering fires do not have the visual impact of flaming fronts but are an important aspect of wildfires because of the associated large carbon emissions and damage to valuable ecosystems.

How do you use peat on a fire?

One method to start a fire is to use firelighters. Place two peat briquettes into the stove (or your solid fuel of choice), a couple of inches apart. Place a piece of firelighter or two between the two briquettes and then place two more briquettes across the top.

Why is peat good for burning?

Peat has traditionally been used for centuries for cooking and domestic heating. These ‘coal-like’ lumps of peat are easy and clean to handle, light easily and can also be burnt alongside other fuels on multi-fuel stoves and open fires.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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