If you throw water on your bonfire is it safe to go sleep with the fire still smoldering?

It is extremely dangerous to go to sleep with a fire still smoldering, even if you have thrown water on it. Here are a few reasons why:

* Ember danger: Smoldering embers can easily reignite and cause a fire to start again, even after the flames have been extinguished. These embers can be carried by the wind and start new fires in nearby vegetation or structures.

* Carbon monoxide poisoning: Burning wood and other materials produce carbon monoxide, a toxic gas that can be fatal if inhaled in large amounts. Even a small amount of smoldering embers can continue to produce carbon monoxide, which can build up in your home and cause poisoning.

* Structure fires: If a fire reignites while you are sleeping, it can quickly spread and engulf your entire home. This can put your life and the lives of your loved ones at risk.

For these reasons, it is essential to ensure that your fire is completely extinguished before going to sleep. You can do this by:

* Dousing the fire with water until all the embers are extinguished.

* Stirring the ashes and embers with a shovel to ensure that there are no hot spots.

* Pouring baking soda or salt on the ashes to help extinguish any remaining embers.

* Feeling the ashes and embers with your hand to ensure that they are cool to the touch.

Once you are sure that the fire is completely extinguished, you can safely go to sleep.