fire

  1. Gypsybones

    I have a fire breathing dragon in my garage

    "A fire-breathing dragon lives in my garage" Suppose I seriously make such an assertion to you. Surely you'd want to check it out, see for yourself. There have been innumerable stories of dragons over the centuries, but no real evidence. What an opportunity! "Show me," you say. I lead you...
  2. The Hiker

    my favorite fire starting video

    the last 30 seconds of this video are my favorite reaction ever to starting a fire, you may find it funny
  3. The Hiker

    2018 Jamboree Fire at the slabs questions

    For cooking, working on projects and whatever else, how realistic is it to have a campfire? I mean in terms of gathering firewood
  4. The Hiker

    stealth fire advice?

    So I almost had to camp out on the way home but I got lucky with the rides, but my plan was to wander into some dense woods a ways and have a fire for the night. What advice do you have for keeping a fire undetected at night?
  5. Coywolf

    Defendents plead "No Contest" in Ghost Ship Fire case

    https://www.npr.org/2018/07/04/625918717/men-charged-in-deadly-calif-ghost-ship-warehouse-fire-plead-no-contest Men Charged In Deadly Calif. Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire Plead No Contest July 4, 201812:04 PM ET AMY HELD Two men pleaded no contest Tuesday to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter...
  6. CoNiGMa

    16+ Ways to Start a Fire Without Matches or a Lighter

    Fire is essential when in a survival situation. It is used to purify and boil water, cook food, as well as other things. There are numerous ways to start a fire when out in the wilderness or in a survival situation. In the absence of lighters and matches, here is a list of various options...
  7. tony longshanks

    clowns in the fire house

    tell yo friends my new zine is droppin it's called Clowns in the Fire House if you're lucky maybe it will drop on Y - 0 - U 2 :) telnet towel.blinkenlights.nl glamortramp longshanks@spaz.org
  8. germanbini

    Potential fire hazard when using Reflectix and spray glue while remodeling

    On the website Reddit, a fellow vandweller recounts a tale of potential disaster - well worth the read for safety. Warning, some graphic language. What NOT To Do: A Warning About Foil Insulation (for Dummies) by thegummi Synopsis: Foil insulation like Reflectrix, EZ-Cool etc is -- duh--...
  9. Dmac

    2 charged for Oakland squat fire

    2 men charged with 36 counts of manslaughter for the fire at a squat in Oakland, last December https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/05/us/oakland-fire-ghost-ship.html?_r=0 2 Men Charged With Manslaughter in Deadly Oakland Fire By THOMAS FULLERJUNE 5, 2017 Continue reading the main storyShare...
  10. Heath Bar

    copper cup cook fire

    On a rainier day a while back I was having real trouble getting a proper cooking fire going. All material was pretty wet and so was the ground. I had a copper cup i took from a bar that is used to drink cold whiskey mules. I had been using the cup as an ashtray for a while so ruining the cup...
  11. D

    Photos Flint and steel fire set

    Tomahawk flint and steel set Flint and steel fire making is another excellent way to get a fire going without matches or lighter. My set consists of s colonial period replica striker ( made from a pitchfork tine), char cloth made from cotton belts and canvas, Utah flint, petrified wood, an...
  12. todd

    Fire, safety concerns lead to eviction of “Rhinoceropolis” art colony in Denver

    Fire, safety concerns lead to eviction of “Rhinoceropolis” art colony in Denver In the aftermath of the fatal Oakland, Calif., warehouse fire, which killed 36 people, Denver officials evicted about a dozen people Thursday, in frigid temperatures, from a building on Brighton Boulevard...
  13. Slingshot Collective

    Denalda, ex-Oakland Squatter, Warehouse Fire Victim

    Today and everyday we want celebrate the badass no-apologizes life of Denalda (who the newspapers are calling "Nicole Siegrist" for some reason), who lost her life in the fire at the Oakland Ghost Ship. She was based out of the Scratch Pad, an Oakland dream squat circa 2014. Around, you could...
  14. Slingshot Collective

    Ara Jo, Oakland Warehouse Fire Victim, Rest in Power!

    Picture from: http://cargocollective.com/gretaaalborg/BAD-WOMAN-PROJECT It is with a heavy heart that we share that Ara Jo, who drew some of the pages for the 2013 Organizer perished in the art collective fire at the Ghost Ship on Friday. I met Ara at the Paco Dog Collar shop in 2012. I was...
  15. autumn

    Oakland, CA: Nine confirmed, 40 feared dead after massive fire during rave

    Seemed to be the most appropriate subforum for it. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/03/nine-dead-25-unaccounted-massive-fire-rave-oakland-california/ Up to 40 people are feared dead after a massive fire broke out during a rave at a converted warehouse in Oakland, California. The blaze...
  16. Hylyx

    Punk protest: Sex Pistols manager's son sets fire to collection

    PUNK ROCK AS FUCK. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38120496 "Mr Corre, who founded lingerie company Agent Provocateur, has been critical of Punk London's plans to mark 40 years of the sub-culture. The plans, which include events, gigs and exhibitions, is supported by groups including the Mayor of...
  17. A

    How to dry out a lighter

    For @klaiash in the hopes that she revives her dear friend. If you ever find yourself with a soakedlighter you can dry it out quickly using this trick. Simply turn the lighterupside down and rub it quickly on a solid surface. You'll want to turn the wheel of the lighter directly on the solid...
  18. sean p

    make a fire with battery

  19. Mikael Runefoot

    Smokeless Fire?????

    Would anyone be able to tell me a great way to make a fire in the woods that has as little smoke as possible? I would like to squat in the woods without people finding me..
  20. S

    News & Blogs Huge la fire engulfs building

    http://www.freep.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/08/los-angeles-fire-freeways/20082227/
  21. MikeK85

    Long Fire (Extended warmth for overnight)

    Not my video. I've had pretty good luck with these for cold weather camping. There's a learning curve, and a bit of prep involved so don't wait last minute to rely on this.
  22. Kate Westcoast

    Hitchhiking in the land of ice and fire... in January

    http://kate-wild-wild-westcoast.tumblr.com/iceland
  23. Matt Derrick

    Video Video: GoPro: Fire Breathing With A 24 GoPro Array

  24. enocifer

    Absolute beginner's fire for idiots

    So you've never made a fire before, and it's cold, and you're in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully, you have some matches or a lighter (Or at least I hope you do, or this post will be useless for you). Okay. Get some little shit together: dry leaves (nothing green), little sticks, even wadded...
  25. eske silver

    Saving Damaged Books - Water and Fire

    How to Dry wet Books and Save them from Mold DIY Air Drying Wet Books Blow Drying Wet Books Dealing with Mold Growth Additional Tips and Advice ~~~ When books get wet, prompt action is the key to restoring them and bringing them back to life. There are professional services that will do the...
  26. benjysirois

    Bow drill fire

    Has anyone ever tried/successfully used a bow drill in making a fire? I always thought that it would be such a big hassle but the guy in this video gets this thing going super easily! I guess anything comes with practice.
  27. Mongo

    making denim and canvas Water Proof and Fire resistant

    I was looking into tin cloth when I ran into this recipe. http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/waterproof-fabric-using-tin-cloth-zb0z1303zpit.aspx#axzz2hS2DNtef
  28. D

    Dad vs. Fire ants

    So I was outside today doing some yard work with my dad. We decided to cut down this old tree stump. I got half way through with the chainsaw and noticed my dad throwing everything down he had in his hand. "Fire Ants" he yelled. I never saw an old man run so fast in my life! I think he ran...
  29. K

    Charge electronics with fire

    http://www.biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/tech-specs/#sub I came across this and figured some of you would be interested in it. You have a fire that charges your stuff. Basically you can charge your phone and anything else with a usb cord. It looks pretty compact and costs $130...
  30. Matt Derrick

    A World on Fire - Life and Death in a New Orleans Squat

    I almost posted this in the News & Articles section, but it's such a good story that I decided to post it here. It's a fascinating article about an parent's view into our culture. http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.1/danelle_morton_new_orleans_squat_fire.php A World on Fire Life and Death in...
  31. shiftingGEARS

    Arcade Fire

    As mainstream as they are i find my self insanely moved by this group.
  32. uppercunt

    St. Ferdinand Fire in New Orleans

    http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs462.snc4/48827_506561114_295_n.jpg "nurse" nikki...rip homie
  33. catingeorgia

    lighting a fire in the WET!!

    i gotta a seemingly fuckin simple ass question. what is the best way to light a fire in the wet of the woods? to be more specific...how do you light a fire in the dew of the morning while in the woods or after/during a rainstorm? its really no big deal when your starting it off of the coals from...
  34. 614 crust

    16th and Summit squat, Idiots, Cops, and the Fire Dept

    So this happened many years ago but it came up today so I decided to write about it. So back in 1997 in a squat in Columbus Ohio I had a rude awakening by the cops and fire dept kicking our door in. It started because some of the other kids staying there decided to let some fucking idiot stay...
  35. Komjaunimas

    G20 protester jailed for 2 years for attempt to set fire to bank

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/dec/01/g20-protester-jailed-fire-bank Eh, he was my classmate and a good person... On the left
  36. wildboy860

    Looking to start a fire performance troupe / freak show

    this weekend I'm going to a fire performers retreat to better my skills and learn more about fire saftey and how to start a business as a fire performer and was wondering if they'res anyone on here that would like to join me or has any freak show skills they could contribute to the group. I also...
  37. matt

    Fire Bucket Stove System

    http://www.jwbasecamp.com/Articles/Fire-Bucket/The%20Fire%20Bucket%20Stove%20System.pdf I remember seeing some posts about alcohol stoves on here a while ago. Here's something that talks about ways to make a windscreen for them that doubles as a woodstove.
  38. Z

    Fire Piston or Flint & Steel ??

    Hey all, I'm wondering if any of you use either a fire piston or steel & flint for starting fires?? What would you say are the pros and cons of both ?? And your experiences of using either ?? Also is your fire piston wood or metal?? Does it matter?? Thanks all Linda/Zigg
  39. S

    over the fire

    post some shit about cookin over camp fires when you dont have any pans or anything.. ive been running into the same situation over and over againg.. we dumpster pasta and veggies and shit.. and often dont have the supplies to cook them.. what are some cool ways to cook over a fire for folks...