The St. John's Regional Fire Department says it's important to follow the safety rules for outdoor fireplaces because a situation can get bad in a hurry. (Darryl Murphy/CBC) It's that time of year to ...

I have a fireplace, a cord of split, seasoned wood, and a cold family. So I make a lot of fires. But, for me, nothing about a fire is ever consistent—not the tinder or kindling or logs. So, I always ...