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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:00:17 PM EDT
Have a massive brush pile out on some land I just had cleared. Maybe 150' long, 75' wide, 10 to 15' tall of cut down trees.
It's rained a ton here and I want to light it off the next time it's raining so I don't light anything else on fire at the same time. I was thinking about using an accelerant to get it going easier. Maybe one of those easy lighting fire starting logs. I don't want any petroleum products. Then I got to thinking, I have a couple gallons of old veggie and canola oil sitting around. Could I soak a bunch of paper or something with it and use it to get a good fire going? |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:03:18 PM EDT
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It can be used as fuel in diesel trucks.....
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:05:40 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:06:54 PM EDT
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Just pour it all over when you are about to light then throw a soaked rag that's on fire on it.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:16:12 PM EDT
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Yes, you can.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:19:38 PM EDT
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That size brush pile may attract attention. I hope you've cleared it with the HOA.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:20:19 PM EDT
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You can also make hamburgers from ground beef.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:22:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: You can also make hamburgers from ground beef.  
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:24:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperSixOne]
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150x75x15' brush pile?
 That's going be a forest fire my man. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:28:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperSixOne: 150x75x15' brush pile? That's going be a forest fire my man. Should be "Can I use vegetable oil to get on the News?" |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:36:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperSixOne: 150x75x15' brush pile? That's going be a forest fire my man. This. I applaud you for not using petroleum products because that would be irresponsible. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:36:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperSixOne: 150x75x15' brush pile? That's going be a forest fire my man. There are living trees around the pile as close as 75 feet. I'm hoping they don't torch. I'm also slightly concerned about the bird houses we have put up. The closest are maybe 30-50 feet away. I don't want tweety to broil inside the bird house. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:38:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigHumidity: There are living trees around the pile as close as 75 feet. I'm hoping they don't torch. I'm also slightly concerned about the bird houses we have put up. The closest are maybe 30-50 feet away. I don't want tweety to broil inside the bird house. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigHumidity: Originally Posted By SuperSixOne: 150x75x15' brush pile? That's going be a forest fire my man. There are living trees around the pile as close as 75 feet. I'm hoping they don't torch. I'm also slightly concerned about the bird houses we have put up. The closest are maybe 30-50 feet away. I don't want tweety to broil inside the bird house. The birdhouses will ignite and those trees will take damage. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:38:22 PM EDT
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Run your controlled burn plan past the nearest fire department- they love a good fire perhaps for training purposes.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:38:29 PM EDT
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Absolutely.
However I personally would add some diesel just to get things to pick up quicker. FWIW when I burn brush piles that require accelerant, I kindle a small(ish) fire in a strategic spot and then spread the fire by hurling buckets of accelerant onto the pile to spread the flame rather than douche the whole pile and light it up. (Do not employ this method with any kind of volatile accelerant like gasoline) |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:39:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BlackHoleSon: Should be "Can I use vegetable oil to get on the News?" Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BlackHoleSon: Originally Posted By SuperSixOne: 150x75x15' brush pile? That's going be a forest fire my man. Should be "Can I use vegetable oil to get on the News?" no shit lol |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:39:08 PM EDT
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It was made to be fuel, not to be eaten.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:40:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigHumidity: There are living trees around the pile as close as 75 feet. I'm hoping they don't torch. I'm also slightly concerned about the bird houses we have put up. The closest are maybe 30-50 feet away. I don't want tweety to broil inside the bird house. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigHumidity: Originally Posted By SuperSixOne: 150x75x15' brush pile? That's going be a forest fire my man. There are living trees around the pile as close as 75 feet. I'm hoping they don't torch. I'm also slightly concerned about the bird houses we have put up. The closest are maybe 30-50 feet away. I don't want tweety to broil inside the bird house. Make sure to post the news article that will be written about this. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:42:19 PM EDT
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Definitely burn while it’s raining, and it’s easiest to start it with an old tire.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:43:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By King_Mud: The birdhouses will ignite and those trees will take damage. Yup. Less than 20 paces gonna be warm |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:44:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Duck_Hunt: Definitely burn while it’s raining, and it’s easiest to start it with an old tire. Only if done on Earth Day |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:45:17 PM EDT
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Be sure to take video of the
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:45:50 PM EDT
[#22]
Just pour used motor oil on it like me and my cousin do.
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:47:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Duck_Hunt]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crusader44: Only if done on Earth Day Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Crusader44: Originally Posted By Duck_Hunt: Definitely burn while it’s raining, and it’s easiest to start it with an old tire. Only if done on Earth Day lol right. In all seriousness though, most loggers and farmers around here that burn brush piles do two things. They burn in the rain, and they start it with a tire. I’ve got 7 large slash piles on my property now that need to be burned. I burned one last weekend. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 2:50:17 PM EDT
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Gasoline is quicker.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/15/2024 3:31:03 PM EDT
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Be aware that a pile that large could have logs smoldering for several days. Here in MO. I wouldn't burn a pile that large even if we had a foot of snow on the ground and zero wind for the next few days.
I would think after all of the miles and miles of Texas that burned just a few months ago one would not want to take the chance. One might end up on the national news and not in a good way. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:03:04 AM EDT
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I know it's a rural area, but a fire that big will have you visited by the local fire department and likely sheriff's deputies. If they decide it's too big and has to be put out, they might use a helicopter or plane. You'll get a giant bill to go with your giant fire. At the very least, I would call them to take a look at it before you set match to it.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:31:20 AM EDT
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It'll either make the fire bigger or smaller.
It's up to you fire starter.  The Prodigy - Firestarter (Official Video) |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:33:35 AM EDT
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A quart of 10w30 is a good fire starter when its 5 degrees outside.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:36:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 21usernamechecksout]
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I usually find that a little vitamin "G"
Lights bonfires nicely. And by a little I mean 40 gallons And lights nicely I mean violent explosion.  Highschool Homecoming Bonfire Explosion ?? Mosley Highschool |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:38:22 AM EDT
[Last Edit: JackRebney]
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I (very carefully) use gas to start the fire and keep it going with used engine and cooking oil.
ETA: That's a retardedly huge fire, don't do it
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:50:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:53:11 AM EDT
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A decade or so ago the Boy Scouts did not allow accelerants for starting fires (too many bad experiences with foolish boys inviting themselves out others.)
A bag of Fritos made an excellent firestarter when you couldn't use accelerants. Fritos are greasy as hell and burn great. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 12:54:04 AM EDT
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Its amazing what can be done leaving the basement.
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Posted: 5/16/2024 1:15:25 AM EDT
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Please post pics unless it goes wrong. If something bad happens post a video.
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MO, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 1:22:54 AM EDT
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You guys are something else.
ITS A BRUSH PILE. On our farms we do controlled burns where we burn dozens of acres at a time. According to you guys it’s a miracle I didn’t burn the whole planet |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 1:26:56 AM EDT
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Username checks out.
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Posted: 5/16/2024 1:37:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Urimaginaryfrnd: Run your controlled burn plan past the nearest fire department- they love a good fire perhaps for training purposes. This would be a good plan. Last month we burnt some super dense blackberry bushes that filled the bottom of a canyon on our property. Called the rural FD and invited them over. They jumped at the training opportunity. The all day event went smooth. Depending on how saturated with moisture that big pile you’re fixing touch off is, that could be one big weenie roast son. Having the FD handy will give you peace of mind.   |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 1:38:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Savage2429: You guys are something else. ITS A BRUSH PILE. On our farms we do controlled burns where we burn dozens of acres at a time. According to you guys it’s a miracle I didn’t burn the whole planet I don’t think I’ve ever seen a “brush pile” as big as he is describing and he said trees which can be substantially more than brush. This is a quarter of a football field 10’-15’ high. That’s a lot. |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 1:40:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Savage2429: You guys are something else. ITS A BRUSH PILE. On our farms we do controlled burns where we burn dozens of acres at a time. According to you guys it’s a miracle I didn’t burn the whole planet I run 112mph through a school zone 2 x day, 5 times a week. So far, so good! Seriously though, go get your Red Card |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 2:32:27 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By BigHumidity: Have a massive brush pile . I was thinking about using an accelerant ...................... ......................... I don't want any petroleum products. Maybe you could burn a Nissan Leaf. |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 2:35:01 AM EDT
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USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 4:20:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Duck_Hunt: Definitely burn while it’s raining, and it’s easiest to start it with an old tire. the tire MUST be soaked and filled with diesel fuel for this to work properly. |
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USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 4:37:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By King_Mud: The birdhouses will ignite and those trees will take damage. +1 |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:18:13 AM EDT
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Use a leaf blower once it gets going in a small spot.
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:32:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BigHumidity: There are living trees around the pile as close as 75 feet. I'm hoping they don't torch. I'm also slightly concerned about the bird houses we have put up. The closest are maybe 30-50 feet away. I don't want tweety to broil inside the bird house. It sounds like you probably shouldn't be playing with fire. You have a brush pile 75x150' thats pretty substantial and its gonna burn for days. Possibly contact local volunteer fire department. See if they will come out and burn it or take a look. At a minimum you should have a machine there to push the pile and a water source. |
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:46:17 AM EDT
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Split into multiple smaller piles
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:54:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 21usernamechecksout: I usually find that a little vitamin "G" Lights bonfires nicely. And by a little I mean 40 gallons And lights nicely I mean violent explosion.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnVHYjjf3LMI see someone brought the gasoline! 
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:56:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JackRebney: I (very carefully) use gas to start the fire and keep it going with used engine and cooking oil. ETA: That's a retardedly huge fire, don't do it You are braver than I am. I would never, ever use gasoline to start a fire, unless it’s been jelled with Napalm. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:56:04 AM EDT
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Absolutely! This is America! You can do anything you want!!
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Posted: 5/16/2024 6:58:53 AM EDT
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