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There’s nothing like a roaring fire on a chilly, windy night. But the same breeze that makes those flames seem so cozy can put them out—or worse, fan them into a forest-scorching conflagration. Learn how to keep the flames safely in check with Backpacker Senior Editor Casey Lyons.