The main job of kindling is to amplify the flame from the tinder and create enough sustained heat to successfully ignite the larger logs.
Amplify the Flame: Tinder burns quickly but for a short time. Kindling catches the tinder's flame and burns for a longer period, creating a stronger, more sustained heat source.
Ignite the Fuel: This sustained, hot flame generates enough thermal energy to raise the temperature of the main firewood to its ignition point, thus getting the full fire going.
Ensure a Clean Burn: By quickly establishing a hot fire, kindling helps the larger wood burn more completely, reducing the production of smoke and creosote (a hazardous residue in
