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Stock image of fire on Table Mountain

Nerve-racking video reveals trail runner becoming trapped by fire on Table Mountain

By Dave Golder published

“This fire is chasing me!” says filmmaker and ultra runner James Norbury as he films his near-death experience

Trail running
how to build a campfire in winter: family around winter fire

How to build a campfire in winter: our survival guide for freezing season camping

By Julia Clarke last updated

Knowing how to build a campfire in winter can bring welcome warmth when camping in the great outdoors, or even save your life

Hiking
Hand sanitizer

Lost hiker and his dog kept warm using hand sanitizer to create a fire

By Dave Golder published

A hiker stranded in Pennsylvania found a handy way to warm in chilly temperatures while waiting for help

Hiking
A sign prohibiting fires

What is a fire ban? Plus hot tips for camping without a fire

By Julia Clarke last updated

We illuminate everything that’s allowed when you’re camping during a fire ban, what’s prohibited, and how to have a great camping trip without a campfire

Camping
Fire in Yellowstone National Park

New remote 5-acre wildfire spotted in northwest Yellowstone National Park

By Dave Golder published

Fire is probably the result of lightning strikes and could be the last big event of the fire season for Yellowstone

Hiking
how to light a fire: campfire

How to light a fire: our step-by-step guide

By Alex Foxfield published

How to light a fire: get that campfire roaring – safely, of course – and let the good times roll with our comprehensive guide

Camping
best trees for firewood: campfire

Best trees for firewood: for steady, safe and satisfying campfires

By Alex Foxfield published

A guide to the best trees for firewood, so that you can achieve a steady, safe heat for your campfire or wood-burning stove

Camping