Flying sparks come from a small explosion of gases when soft wood, for instance spruce, is burning.
To avoid the damages of flying sparks – use dry hard wood as birch, hickory, ash and dogwood when making an open fire in the Nordic tipi.
Always make the fire small without flames. Watch over it and enjoy your cosy home from home.
When making a fire in a Nordic tipi there are several things to think of mentioned in Making an open fire in Firebox Hekla and Making a fire in a stove Eldfell.
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The Sami are a nomadic, indigenous people in northern Scandinavia. They are known as the people of the sun and the wind. Some Sami still work as reindeer-keepers. Traditional Sami clothes are decorated with colourful, woven bands and bands like this used as shoelaces.
Tentipi® Nordic tipis are designed to be used with an open fire or stove; it is this feature that makes them a home from home in all weather conditions. But please check local regulations, read and understand the instructions provided, and make sure you are fully competent to deal with the risks involved, before striking that match.