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

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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 available including links showing how to do them.

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