It will take a while before the center of the embers cools down, even after adding water.

How to put out a smoking fire pit. With the flames down and the embers spread out, fill up a bucket. Therefore, be sure to pour the water over. Stir the ashes, dirt, and sand together.

Pour water slowly, carefully over the ashes. Let the fire burn out on its own. You can also discover any.

Fire pit sited under overhanging branches. Cc0 public domain / unsplash / r.d. Stir the ash and embers.

Pour enough water on the ashes to extinguish any hidden embers. So to help you successfully put out an outdoor fire pit, we’ve outlined the. Make sure you put out your fire pit to avoid unnecessary wildfires.

So, stirring the fire pit helps the heat dissipate. A (properly connected) garden hose, or a reserve of 10 gallons of water. Spread out the coals and embers around the pit, and cover with your sand or dirt.

Steam will come off ashes as you pour so. We recommend shoveling dirt and sand onto the coals of the fireplace after it has almost burned out, leaving few embers with a shovel. Step 2 pour water over the fire pit by first moving side to.