Firebombs, at least the ones I make, are not bombs. They have a similar shape to a stick of dynamite, so I guess that’s how they got the name. Nonetheless, they do make an excellent firestarter in the home and the woods.

I actually started making these many years ago as gifts to friends for their fireplaces and as an emergency firestarter for my family if I was out of town and they needed heat from the fireplace. Some of my recipients asked where I bought them they were so impressed. Well the good news is they are very inexpensive to make and an easy project.

Check out this video on how to make “firebombs” and see how well they burn: