Burlap is pretty standard fuel in Calif. because it lasts a long time and
doesnt tend to blow out many sparks.That could be pretty important this year as
it has been dry and windy,perfect conditions for forest fires.During rainy
weather burlap tends to absorb moisture from the air and can be hard to
light.Under those conditions a small propane torch will get it going
pronto.When lighting it in dry weather,watch out for those tiny smouldering
threads that can fall off before getting it into the smoker,they are capable of
setting a fire and a burned up beeyard isnt pretty.In Calif. if you put bees on
public land you are required to have a shovel and fire extinguisher and stay
for half an hour after putting out your smoker to make sure a fire doesnt
start.By the way a cork in the smoker is the best way to put it out.Dont bury
smouldering burlap in dry soil!

Mike

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