The only way fire will travel through the root system is if the roots are at ground level. Don't worry about it just light it. Been doing it for years. No oxygen no fire.
Seems like they would have figured out how to put out that underground coal fire in PA out by now if it was that easy. Instead it has been burning since the 60s.
@@Gunshinzero coal (especially anthracite coal) burns extremely easily and at a high temperature. Unless your stump is really old, the ash and water content of the water and dirt will prevent the propagation of the fire.
If we are going to refer to coal fires underground I will pinpoint. Those fires were started by a dug landfill! Chances of hitting coal burning a root system that's no more than 6' underground is not going to happen. If your worried about a forest fire wet the parimeter. Most habitable climates will never have a root system even from a 100yr old dead stump to ignite underground. If it's a shallow root sure possibly. Keep an eye on your burn if its close to something that you don't want to catch on fire. The underground coal thing is completely different from stump burning lol.
This is NOT something that happens often. An underground fire is so rare that most people have never even heard of what you're talking about. You say that it has happened many times and is responsible for starting "many" forest fires. If by "many" you mean, its happened 7 times in recorded history then, ok. Otherwise no, it hasn't happened many times. It's not the cause of many forest fires. It's a very popular way of removing a stump.
I agree 100%. Strange to admit that I ever worked one... IN MOUNTAINS... and it near killed me. 2016, no rain for 40 days in the Southeast. It was such a recipe for disaster. I really wish land owners would learn about and use prescribed fire. I also wish our governments would burn like they KNOW they are supposed to and quit letting tree huggers push all of us around. That fire would not have been anywhere near that destructive without the fuel continuity at nearly 100%. Went up like a Roman candle.
I accidentally caught my neighbors pasture on fire a few times with an old pine stump. It kept following the roots and would pop up again further out than the burn radius from the prior outcrop. Happened 6-7 times over the course of two weeks. Luckily I was out of work and could watch. I learned quickly to keep two pants legs out of some old Bluejeans and a bucket of water to wet them with to use as beaters. My brother related his experience at his lake lot on high water of the same thing. His wasn’t caught but the fire followed the roots to the cliff and burnt part of the vegetation on cliff and nothing bad happened but it could have. Point is an older pine is pretty dangerous and we have lots in the southeast. I’m not against burning stumps but one better keep in mind about buildings.
I know this is old but funny enough, I’m a former firefighter and we had an underground fire one time. It was at an old mechanic shop where they had dumped oil and fuel in the ground for 30 years. We had to bring in an excavator to dig up the ground and put the fire out. We were there for 3-4 days.
I appreciated this cautionary note. I personally think the nature of fire can prevent this. It needs oxygen to burn! So I’ll cover it with dirt when I’m done and pack it all down so no holes can feed root channels. I’ll also walk the lot to make sure none of the roots have exposure to air anywhere else!
Since I have rock like clay dirt I solved the problem by wetting the area, letting the water drain, digging up as much softened dirt as I could, repeating the process. Stump actually came out quickly once I did that.
I was taught this process by my grandfather. I used it to clear a hillside, the pasture I made that summer is still clear. Bore holes in the stump, fill holes with saltpeter, pour boiling water into the holes... Come back in a week, pour kerosene (not has, not diesel) over the stump, come back in a week, set it on fire
I wish I knew where that mate was ?? I’m in ky and just to rent a stump grinder is $350 per 1/2 day. I’ve got a medium size black walnut tree I need cut and the stump removed the cheapest bid I’ve gotten is $750 for it all. It’s crazy around here.
Exactly. A local guy came out with remote controlled grinder. Very cool to watch him efficiently tackle several stumps around our yard. $200 for all of them. Boom. Done. Safely.
Underground fires are very rare, and only usually happen in forests, after drought, that leads to brush fire that dehydrates the earth and roots even further. In a regular "backyard" situation where you have green living trees, it's damn near impossible to have fire travel via roots.
I've burned out a lot of stumps. This never crossed my mind, but it's something to think about. I have one smoldering now, close to my house. It was a smaller tree and the ground around the stump is completely wet and saturated. I think I'm ok this time, but I'll consider this the next time I am burning one out on the back 40 where it's dry.
@@154g Mine took 2 days and 3 bags of charcoal. Dig out as much as you can around stump. The charcoal will only burn as low as the dirt. I could have probably done it with less charcoal, but the ground was frozen so it took me a couple of burns to be able to dig down deep. But yes, it will burn down to ash. Burn the stump and as much of the root ball as you can. Once all the main roots are separated from the stump, just fill in the hole. Just bury everything in charcoal and let it smolder.
Had this happen to me. Super old tree stump. Pulled it out, had a fire going in the pit. Put it out with water. An hour or two later, fence 10-12 feet away was on fire. Put that out, ran water into the hole and saw two steam trails going two different directions. Ran water into the hole for an hour, it never filled up. I think what happened is the root got near the surface where the fence was, the ground collapsed because there was no root to support it, and with an air hole there and at the stump area, fresh air could flow in. On the backyard security cam, a huge ass flame burst out from under the fence. Crazy stuff. Definitely don't do it in the city or with super old/rotten trees. Stay safe.
I just did this and noticed my stump is still smoldering after 4 days. I'm letting it smolder because each day the stump is smaller. I worry about the roots catching but it's not close to anything
Exactly right I did the fire in a stump then saturated it with water till I thought definitely out and over a week later with no prior warning smoke came out from further away it must have traveled down a root. It taught me to have respect for future burn off.
I literally laughed when he said underground fire. Burn the stump until it's a few inches under the soil, then douse it with copious amounts of water, cover with soil, plant grass seed and done. I'm sorry, but this is probably only an issue if you just leave the burning stump unattended for several days. Burning is by FAR the BEST way to remove a stump for the average homeowner, so long as your municipality allows it, just don't leave it unattended and sufficiently douse it when it's to the level you need, no need to worry about root fires.
Did not know that about underground fire travel. I just let them rot but I have the space. I actually have a hollowed out catalpa stump that has to be 100 years old (that stuff must take forever to rot). My wife planted bridal veil in the center and it’s actually quite the eye catcher.
Xainfinen oh. Disappointing. Stump grinders only level the stump to ground level but I need it completely removed. I have irrigation and need to dig the tree up to plant another in that spot
@@allisonteknon9811 Well, in that case you need to pull the stump with a crane lift. That would cost a bit more but the ground will be loosen up and free to plant something else in that spot.
Small fee? It's no small fee unless you know a guy who has one. My two stumps were quoted at $500 each. They are approx. 20 inches wide and cut about 4 inches from the ground.
There are lots of videos online but as a stump remover from way back I can honestly say that a sharp shovel, axe and a strong back is the most effective way if you don’t want to rent a mini excavator. I’ve even used explosives but that was back when I was bulletproof. If you have a chainsaw that will help.
Fire has to have oxygen so therefore, a fire cannot survive under ground unless you have holes in the ground every where to provide the fire with said oxygen.
It might take a while, but I was thinking about using a sharp large chisel. One I could resharpen every so often on sharpening stone. Wouldn't be great for a large tree stump but would work for the I have hear.. which I've tripped on a couple times!
Naw, that’s why farmers often burned old tires on top of a stump. It can be very hard to burn out a stump. Maybe if the tree was exceedingly large and super dead and dry and it was in a desert...in the middle of summer...during a drought maybe then could a root spread a fire. I’ve burned tons of stumps, but still it’s probably easier to call a guy to grind it. Especially if you have more than one.
... or if you live where there is a massive liter layer... This can actually happen when the relative humidity is low as well as the fuel moisture content of the liter layer. If that burns hot enough then absolutely a ground fire can start. This happens in swamps. Believe it or not... Because of the peat litter layer. Lots of fuel with waxy coatings... Heats it up quick dude. The more you know 👍🏻
Stump grinder people only grind what sticks up in the air. Ask them to grind six inches below surface, they grind flush. You don’t get what you pay for
It can happen in some conditions and with some species more easily than others. It's something to think about but hardly a reason to never burn a stump.
I had one get out of control into the roots, it took three days to put it out soaking it with a garden hose. The tree was next to our pond so I wasn’t too worried , fuel from the carpenter ants may have contributed to the long burn. I won’t try that again , it’s just not worth it for me to jack ass a project and start a bad fire for me or anyone else.
We burn Hackberry tree stumps out. Never had a unexpected flair up from a root system. Just saying. In most cases the stumps burn charcoal black and in about 3-6months later and after a few rains, the stump can be knock out with a tractor or skid steer bucket.
This dude must think wood burns insanely good. You do understand that roots are underground because that’s where they get water. So if you can do basic fire safety you should be able to burn a stump fine. Plus wood doesn’t create ya own oxygen
Total garbage. Fire requires fresh oxygen and exhausts CO2 and CO which are both heavier than O. Being underground the temperature would stabilize in seconds and the mono and diox become stationery
I think a different starting photo, or that, with ✖️ or 🚫 over it would be better. This showed up in my feed and I immediately thought "that looks dangerous," while knowing not everyone will think that way. Thanks for explaining the fire from the roots isn't seen right away. Namaste 🙏🏼
I just came to TH-cam to see HOW to burn a tree stump. I'm glad I found your video. Good advise and it totally makes sense. My plans of burn-away are abandoned now.
I guess if you don’t let it soak for weeks that it will just burn the top part of the stump, which is good enough. The roots below it can be cut off lower by hand. It’s the top part of the stump which makes the whole thing solid.
Dig out the roots 3-4 feet down and cut them. Burn the stump about 1-2 feet down and put it out. Cover the stump with a hollowed out burn barrel to prevent the fire from spreading. Then you won't have an underground fire. Not quick and easy though. But cheaper and safer than any other method.
Thanks, Dan for the heads up. You might want to put a link in for the salt method you used to get rid of a stump. And pouring gas on the stump, yikes, how horrible is that??!!
This happened to me 3 years ago. I lit a large black oak stump and for the next month plus I noticed smoke coming out of the ground all around where the stump used to be. It was winter but we’ve been in a drought. Grass was green so I wasn’t too worried about it.
We have very gravely soil with next to no organic matter so it doesnt really concern us but yes it can definatly be a hazard if it starts burning underground!
@@cagekicker78 Ah, forgot. Didn't work. Barely touched it. So I drilled it out some more and built a fire all around it with logs from the tree. This burned for about eight hours and took out about half. So I'll need to do that again. Looks like there are no short cuts; you need lots of fuel and lots of burning time.
@@sir_egg6321 tell me. Which is heavier. O or CO or CO2? If you answered carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide you are correct because the carbon molecule ways down the oxygen. Both carbon mono and diox are byproducts of fire. With the cooling Factor being below ground the mono and diox would instantaneously sink eliminating all oxygen. Basic physics and chemistry. Tell those buffoons telling you whatever nonsense they are spewing to do their homework.
I’m about to burn a stump. 99.% sure no nderground fire will happen here. I live in a wetland less than a mile from thee Gulf of Mexico. You only have to dig a few feet and bingo! You run into water.
The only way fire will travel through the root system is if the roots are at ground level. Don't worry about it just light it. Been doing it for years. No oxygen no fire.
Seems like they would have figured out how to put out that underground coal fire in PA out by now if it was that easy. Instead it has been burning since the 60s.
@@Gunshinzero coal (especially anthracite coal) burns extremely easily and at a high temperature. Unless your stump is really old, the ash and water content of the water and dirt will prevent the propagation of the fire.
Oxygen, Heat, Fuel.
If we are going to refer to coal fires underground I will pinpoint. Those fires were started by a dug landfill! Chances of hitting coal burning a root system that's no more than 6' underground is not going to happen. If your worried about a forest fire wet the parimeter. Most habitable climates will never have a root system even from a 100yr old dead stump to ignite underground. If it's a shallow root sure possibly. Keep an eye on your burn if its close to something that you don't want to catch on fire. The underground coal thing is completely different from stump burning lol.
Roots can and will burn underground
This is NOT something that happens often. An underground fire is so rare that most people have never even heard of what you're talking about. You say that it has happened many times and is responsible for starting "many" forest fires. If by "many" you mean, its happened 7 times in recorded history then, ok. Otherwise no, it hasn't happened many times. It's not the cause of many forest fires. It's a very popular way of removing a stump.
I agree 100%. Strange to admit that I ever worked one... IN MOUNTAINS... and it near killed me. 2016, no rain for 40 days in the Southeast. It was such a recipe for disaster. I really wish land owners would learn about and use prescribed fire. I also wish our governments would burn like they KNOW they are supposed to and quit letting tree huggers push all of us around. That fire would not have been anywhere near that destructive without the fuel continuity at nearly 100%. Went up like a Roman candle.
I accidentally caught my neighbors pasture on fire a few times with an old pine stump. It kept following the roots and would pop up again further out than the burn radius from the prior outcrop. Happened 6-7 times over the course of two weeks. Luckily I was out of work and could watch. I learned quickly to keep two pants legs out of some old Bluejeans and a bucket of water to wet them with to use as beaters. My brother related his experience at his lake lot on high water of the same thing. His wasn’t caught but the fire followed the roots to the cliff and burnt part of the vegetation on cliff and nothing bad happened but it could have. Point is an older pine is pretty dangerous and we have lots in the southeast. I’m not against burning stumps but one better keep in mind about buildings.
I know this is old but funny enough, I’m a former firefighter and we had an underground fire one time. It was at an old mechanic shop where they had dumped oil and fuel in the ground for 30 years. We had to bring in an excavator to dig up the ground and put the fire out. We were there for 3-4 days.
I appreciated this cautionary note. I personally think the nature of fire can prevent this. It needs oxygen to burn! So I’ll cover it with dirt when I’m done and pack it all down so no holes can feed root channels.
I’ll also walk the lot to make sure none of the roots have exposure to air anywhere else!
name one instance where someone burning out a stump has caused an underground fire.
Roots transport water 💧 to the tree 🌲 and water doesn’t burn 🔥.
Wish I could get the roots to burn like that.
Since I have rock like clay dirt I solved the problem by wetting the area, letting the water drain, digging up as much softened dirt as I could, repeating the process. Stump actually came out quickly once I did that.
I was taught this process by my grandfather. I used it to clear a hillside, the pasture I made that summer is still clear. Bore holes in the stump, fill holes with saltpeter, pour boiling water into the holes... Come back in a week, pour kerosene (not has, not diesel) over the stump, come back in a week, set it on fire
Alot of people refer to the underground coal fire. Coal veins can run for miles never heard of roots that long.
Time for part 4 then - we've waited two years!
Mate put up with a stump in his driveway for four years.... Paid a guy $160 to come in with his stump grinder and 10 minutes later it was gone!! 😀
I wish I knew where that mate was ?? I’m in ky and just to rent a stump grinder is $350 per 1/2 day. I’ve got a medium size black walnut tree I need cut and the stump removed the cheapest bid I’ve gotten is $750 for it all. It’s crazy around here.
Exactly. A local guy came out with remote controlled grinder. Very cool to watch him efficiently tackle several stumps around our yard. $200 for all of them. Boom. Done. Safely.
Underground fires are very rare, and only usually happen in forests, after drought, that leads to brush fire that dehydrates the earth and roots even further.
In a regular "backyard" situation where you have green living trees, it's damn near impossible to have fire travel via roots.
I've burned out a lot of stumps. This never crossed my mind, but it's something to think about. I have one smoldering now, close to my house. It was a smaller tree and the ground around the stump is completely wet and saturated. I think I'm ok this time, but I'll consider this the next time I am burning one out on the back 40 where it's dry.
Do they get burnt to nothing,like burn all the stump? How long does it take?
@@154g Mine took 2 days and 3 bags of charcoal. Dig out as much as you can around stump. The charcoal will only burn as low as the dirt. I could have probably done it with less charcoal, but the ground was frozen so it took me a couple of burns to be able to dig down deep. But yes, it will burn down to ash. Burn the stump and as much of the root ball as you can. Once all the main roots are separated from the stump, just fill in the hole. Just bury everything in charcoal and let it smolder.
@@bkilpatr100 this guy burns it from inside to out. No charcoal. Pretty cool
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Please provide me your link to proper removal of a tree stump. I tried to search your videos and play lists. Thank you.
Had this happen to me. Super old tree stump. Pulled it out, had a fire going in the pit. Put it out with water. An hour or two later, fence 10-12 feet away was on fire. Put that out, ran water into the hole and saw two steam trails going two different directions. Ran water into the hole for an hour, it never filled up.
I think what happened is the root got near the surface where the fence was, the ground collapsed because there was no root to support it, and with an air hole there and at the stump area, fresh air could flow in. On the backyard security cam, a huge ass flame burst out from under the fence. Crazy stuff. Definitely don't do it in the city or with super old/rotten trees. Stay safe.
Don't breath too much air, you might die, you never know, don't try it because I heard it somewhere.
with this video , I am surprised you didn't get recruit by government
I just did this and noticed my stump is still smoldering after 4 days. I'm letting it smolder because each day the stump is smaller. I worry about the roots catching but it's not close to anything
People burn 🔥 stumps all the time.
Whats the quick and easy way of doing it? You only told us what not to do.
This is real folks!!!! Some dude stubbed his toe and I felt it in my shoe.
Hahahaha! I used gasoline yesterday to burn out a tree stump, first time I've ever done that and I think I used a little TOO much gasoline!
Shit happened to me when I was remodeling my house. I got goosebumps now thinking about it
You should see the underground coal fire in Centralia, PA. It gave Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, and John Candy a real run for their money.
Ive seen one in hem heath coal mine uk !
I live less than an hour from there and still never been
Lol great movie. Oh man I haven't seen a reference to this in like 10 years.
"You have a BMW act like it"
That Neil deGrasse Tyson voice
Very good advise. As a fire fighter, we have dealt with this exact scenario many times.!!!
how do u even pin point it was the so called stump fire that caused it?
Show a video of what not to do.
Exactly right I did the fire in a stump then saturated it with water till I thought definitely out and over a week later with no prior warning smoke came out from further away it must have traveled down a root. It taught me to have respect for future burn off.
I literally laughed when he said underground fire. Burn the stump until it's a few inches under the soil, then douse it with copious amounts of water, cover with soil, plant grass seed and done. I'm sorry, but this is probably only an issue if you just leave the burning stump unattended for several days. Burning is by FAR the BEST way to remove a stump for the average homeowner, so long as your municipality allows it, just don't leave it unattended and sufficiently douse it when it's to the level you need, no need to worry about root fires.
There's 3 minutes il never get back
thanks for your reminder!
Extremely unlikely. Burning is very effective and safe for a responsible person.
Cheers mate.... just put me off tackling a couple of tree stumps in the garden with the fire method!!!! :-/
Did not know that about underground fire travel. I just let them rot but I have the space. I actually have a hollowed out catalpa stump that has to be 100 years old (that stuff must take forever to rot). My wife planted bridal veil in the center and it’s actually quite the eye catcher.
I only heard what not to do. Did he actually state what to do?
Renting a stump grinder or hiring someone who own one for a small fee is the best thing to do.
Xainfinen oh. Disappointing. Stump grinders only level the stump to ground level but I need it completely removed. I have irrigation and need to dig the tree up to plant another in that spot
@@allisonteknon9811 Well, in that case you need to pull the stump with a crane lift. That would cost a bit more but the ground will be loosen up and free to plant something else in that spot.
Small fee? It's no small fee unless you know a guy who has one. My two stumps were quoted at $500 each. They are approx. 20 inches wide and cut about 4 inches from the ground.
There are lots of videos online but as a stump remover from way back I can honestly say that a sharp shovel, axe and a strong back is the most effective way if you don’t want to rent a mini excavator. I’ve even used explosives but that was back when I was bulletproof. If you have a chainsaw that will help.
Bullshit. As rare as winning the lottery.
Fire has to have oxygen so therefore, a fire cannot survive under ground unless you have holes in the ground every where to provide the fire with said oxygen.
nope.
underground fires are a big risk in some areas, especially areas where coal is common.
It might take a while, but I was thinking about using a sharp large chisel. One I could resharpen every so often on sharpening stone. Wouldn't be great for a large tree stump but would work for the I have hear.. which I've tripped on a couple times!
Come down to the Louisiana/Texas line on the Gulf Coast after storm season.
HERE IN WISCONSIN WE DRILL THE STUMP, SOAK IT DOWN WITH VEG. OIL AND COVER UNTIL WINTER. FIRE UP SOME CHARCOAL AND PUT ON TOP.
Here in Texas a I paid a guy around 90 dollars to grind two stumps. Cheaper than renting safer than burning.
Fire can burn without oxygen now? 😲😏😂🤦🏾♂️
lmfao ikr ridiculous
Rare as a sharknado.
Naw, that’s why farmers often burned old tires on top of a stump. It can be very hard to burn out a stump. Maybe if the tree was exceedingly large and super dead and dry and it was in a desert...in the middle of summer...during a drought maybe then could a root spread a fire. I’ve burned tons of stumps, but still it’s probably easier to call a guy to grind it. Especially if you have more than one.
Or if you live over a coal field. 🤣
... or if you live where there is a massive liter layer... This can actually happen when the relative humidity is low as well as the fuel moisture content of the liter layer. If that burns hot enough then absolutely a ground fire can start. This happens in swamps. Believe it or not... Because of the peat litter layer. Lots of fuel with waxy coatings... Heats it up quick dude. The more you know 👍🏻
Stump grinder people only grind what sticks up in the air. Ask them to grind six inches below surface, they grind flush. You don’t get what you pay for
It can happen in some conditions and with some species more easily than others. It's something to think about but hardly a reason to never burn a stump.
What IS a safer method that will work??
Biggest BS advice I have ever heard! Fire traveling under ground? Farmers have been burning stumps safely for years. Learn how to burn properly.
BS, I burn all my stumps to get rid of the roots also. It’s not going to last a month, that’s bs
What I wanna know is who goes into the woods and sets stumps on fire?
Right? But it can be an issue with prescribed burns in a few cases under certain conditions. It's something to be aware of and work with.
I was warned about underground fires from stumps..by our fire warden. I live in australia
Y'all grow coal on trees. Some of the hardest, driest stuff on the planet.
I had one get out of control into the roots, it took three days to put it out soaking it with a garden hose. The tree was next to our pond so I wasn’t too worried , fuel from the carpenter ants may have contributed to the long burn. I won’t try that again , it’s just not worth it for me to jack ass a project and start a bad fire for me or anyone else.
Not in Tennessee
Oh please let the fire go to the roots! Burned a stump in Alabama for 21 days! Pine is very hard to burn green.
We burn Hackberry tree stumps out. Never had a unexpected flair up from a root system. Just saying.
In most cases the stumps burn charcoal black and in about 3-6months later and after a few rains, the stump can be knock out with a tractor or skid steer bucket.
So please tell me how the fire burns without oxygen? I mean isn't that one of the fundamental elements needed for a fire to come to fruition?
There is plenty of oxygen mixed in with the soil. How do you think bugs survive?
@@chrisgesino667 🤣😂🤣
What is the recommended way then?
Thank for the advice, but I'm still going to burn my stump.
How about you soak the ground with water surrounding the stump?
What do I win? 🤣🤣🤣
This dude must think wood burns insanely good. You do understand that roots are underground because that’s where they get water. So if you can do basic fire safety you should be able to burn a stump fine. Plus wood doesn’t create ya own oxygen
Yeah right
Root burn is not like an underground coal mine. Worried? Burn it, then deluge the area w water
Wow, didn't know that about underground root fire and how far and long it can go! Excellent information
Never heard of a underground fire
Fire needs oxygen I can not understand this
@@fazalstar2028 There's major underground coal mine fires that have been going for several hundred years, and some continue far after being sealed in.
Total garbage. Fire requires fresh oxygen and exhausts CO2 and CO which are both heavier than O. Being underground the temperature would stabilize in seconds and the mono and diox become stationery
Would this be an issue for a Texas mountain cedar tree?
No
I lit a stump last summer and a guy in China called and told me to knock it off
I think a different starting photo, or that, with ✖️ or 🚫 over it would be better. This showed up in my feed and I immediately thought "that looks dangerous," while knowing not everyone will think that way. Thanks for explaining the fire from the roots isn't seen right away. Namaste 🙏🏼
Thanks for the advice ! ! !
I just came to TH-cam to see HOW to burn a tree stump. I'm glad I found your video. Good advise and it totally makes sense. My plans of burn-away are abandoned now.
I guess if you don’t let it soak for weeks that it will just burn the top part of the stump, which is good enough. The roots below it can be cut off lower by hand. It’s the top part of the stump which makes the whole thing solid.
I literally made napalm and the stump just laughed at me.
Burn or knock down any trees or structures in a 5 mile radius. Best way to prevent fire by root fire.
New England is having a drought now. All the grass is dead and crunches under your feet. No time for fires.
OK and what was this guys method?
without adequate air/O2, no fires are burning.
Misleading title.
Any links for how to, a better way?
Dig out the roots 3-4 feet down and cut them.
Burn the stump about 1-2 feet down and put it out. Cover the stump with a hollowed out burn barrel to prevent the fire from spreading.
Then you won't have an underground fire.
Not quick and easy though. But cheaper and safer than any other method.
Pfft I light em right by my house many times never had a fire come up anywhere else
Fire and a fan
Don't soak the tree stump with fuel, use charcol and cover it with a metal trash can woth holes drilled in it.
I am going to brun out my tree stump right now. Gasoline gives it a nice blast when you start it. WOOSH!!!🤨
Thanks, Dan for the heads up. You might want to put a link in for the salt method you used to get rid of a stump. And pouring gas on the stump, yikes, how horrible is that??!!
Convinced me not to choose this method, thank you, good PSA video
Bologna
Nope
Fire needs oxygen
This happened to me 3 years ago. I lit a large black oak stump and for the next month plus I noticed smoke coming out of the ground all around where the stump used to be. It was winter but we’ve been in a drought. Grass was green so I wasn’t too worried about it.
Then what happened?
It just smoldered for a few months. Roots smoldered all around the stump for a long time
That’s absolutely not true
@@kingsleeper247 why do you say that?
Read this before attempting to watch the video!!
I didn't have an answer in my first comment because I was mimicking his video. Literally all he says is 'don't do it ever! fire bad'.
We have very gravely soil with next to no organic matter so it doesnt really concern us but yes it can definatly be a hazard if it starts burning underground!
That’s why u cut the roots around and then burn it
bullshit its not gonna burn underground utter nonsense just another meaningless video
Underground fires can be dangerous falling through the ground into the fire happens a lot on farms.
I've been suggested to burn charcoal on top of the tree stump
In my garden is a stump that has been soaked in potassium nitrate and paraffin. Right now, it has a charcoal fire on top of it.
I'll report back...
@@skelly790 ok thanks!
@@skelly790 must be taking awhile to burn lol
@@cagekicker78 Ah, forgot. Didn't work. Barely touched it. So I drilled it out some more and built a fire all around it with logs from the tree. This burned for about eight hours and took out about half. So I'll need to do that again. Looks like there are no short cuts; you need lots of fuel and lots of burning time.
@@skelly790 there u go the stomp wouldnt even burn on its own without some kind of accelerant u can use charcoal on top just fine
@skittnator
Does this guy know how fire works? Stop the air and it dies. Every time. Without fail
It can reignite in some cases with very little air Which is very possible in underground root fires
@@sir_egg6321 tell me. Which is heavier. O or CO or CO2? If you answered carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide you are correct because the carbon molecule ways down the oxygen. Both carbon mono and diox are byproducts of fire. With the cooling Factor being below ground the mono and diox would instantaneously sink eliminating all oxygen. Basic physics and chemistry. Tell those buffoons telling you whatever nonsense they are spewing to do their homework.
lol, or you could just hose down the surrounding area of the stump so no underneath fire happens
I’m about to burn a stump. 99.% sure no nderground fire will happen here. I live in a wetland less than a mile from thee Gulf of Mexico. You only have to dig a few feet and bingo! You run into water.
Thanks captain obvious