Abstract: A combustion device with heat dissipating design includes a burner apparatus and a shield apparatus. The burner apparatus includes a fuel reservoir which has a top defining an opening. The shield apparatus defines a space and the burner apparatus is disposed within the space. The shield apparatus has a bottom and the opening is at a first height in a vertical direction from the bottom. The shield apparatus defines a first through hole extending therethrough and communicating the space and the outside of the shield apparatus and the first through hole is at a second height in the vertical direction from the bottom. The second height is less than the first height.

Abstract: A rotating fire pit is provided. The fire pit includes a base for supporting a fire source. The fire pit further includes an enclosure circumscribing the fire source. The enclosure has a wall that includes a decorative cutout. The fire pit further includes a drive mechanism that drives relative motion between the base and a ground surface.

Abstract: An adjustable vortex flame device includes a control head. The control head delimits an opening and includes a flow guiding mechanism including a plurality of vanes and a control mechanism delimiting a hole. The plurality of vanes is disposed along a circumference of the opening one after another, with two adjacent vanes including a spiral air passage formed therebetween. The hole has a diametrical size which varies with respect to different sizes of vortex flames of the adjustable vortex flame device. The hole corresponds to and is in communication with the opening. The hole has a smaller diametrical size than the opening. A hollow and transparent shield is disposed above the control head and adjacent to the control mechanism. The shield delimits a space in communication with the hole of the control mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for containing a heat source (36) in a chamber (16) having a chimney-section (22). The apparatus has a gas inlet opening (24, 26, 30) and a gas outlet opening (32) formed in the chimney-section (22). The gas inlet opening (24, 26, 30) and the heat source are located in a lower area (12, 20?) of the chamber (16) and the gas outlet opening (32) is located in an upper region (14) of the chamber (16) so that, when a heat source is placed in the chamber (16), an ascending gas flow may be generated in the chamber (16). Inflowing gas into the chamber flows therethrough into the lower area (12, 20?) of the chamber (16) and then is drawn upwardly by a draw of the ascending gas flow and then though the gas outlet opening (32). The apparatus includes a subassembly (27). The chimney-section (22) is attached to the subassembly (27) so that lateral tilting of the chimney-section (22) causes motion of the subassembly (27) relative to the wick (307).

Abstract: A burner for consuming a fuel includes a base with a lower end, an upper end, and at least one side wall. A fuel inlet port of the upper end of the base includes at least an inner wall and a bottom wall. At least one helical conduit is fixed outside of the inner wall of the fuel inlet port and conveys air from an open lower end thereof to an opposing open top end thereof at the upper end of the base. A bottom end of an annular glass burning chamber is fixed with the upper end of the base, such that the second end of the at least one conduit terminates therebetween. As such, the fuel in the fuel inlet port mixes with the air entering the burning chamber from the at least one helical conduit and burns in a helical pattern within the burning chamber.

Abstract: A gas heater includes a support unit, a burner unit, a venting unit and a frame guider. The burner unit includes an ignition unit, a hollow and transparent radiant unit defining a cavity in which the flame guider is positioned, a heat reflector and a burner top cover. The radiant unit comprises a bottom unit with inlet air passages through which an air flow into the radiant unit cavity is created. Then, the frame guider, which has a preset structure such as a spiral and a cone structure and a plurality of guider through-holes, is arranged for guiding and generating a flame pattern which is visible through the radiant unit. The venting unit, which is connected to the radiant unit in an air-tight manner, then provides an air exit. Accordingly, energy utilization is increased and visible flame pattern assemble to real flame can be seen.

Abstract: Gas fire devices are provided that produce a swirling flame by passive means using the kinetic energy of gas exiting through burner ports located in a burner and the kinetic energy of air drawn through louvers or flaps radially positioned on the base of a plenum. Situated above the burner and plenum is a chimney, which surrounds the flame and may be a translucent or transparent material to help observers better see the flame.

Abstract: An air-intake assembly adapted for use with a fire container assembly includes a first plate and a plurality of vanes. The plurality of vanes is engaged to the first plate. Each of the vanes includes a first longitudinal side engaged to the first plate and an oppositely disposed second longitudinal side. The plurality of vanes defines a plurality of pathways. A chamber is cooperatively defined by the first plate and the plurality of vanes. The chamber extends through the first plate. The plurality of pathways swirl air about a longitudinal axis of the chamber.

Abstract: A fire pit comprising a base assembly, the base assembly supported by a suspension assembly comprising a plurality of vertical supports, and a tower assembly disposed on a top surface of the base assembly, the tower assembly comprising a plurality of longitudinal apertures and configured to contain at least one solid fuel source. The plurality of longitudinal apertures are configured to release heat generated from the at least one solid fuel source in a substantially outward direction along at least substantially the entire length of the plurality of longitudinal apertures.

Abstract: A cover particularly adapted to extend over outdoor recreational fire pits when not in use includes a circular perforated center plate. Attached to an outer edge of this center plate is an angle-shaped rim having a downward extending vertical flange. Then, attached to a bottom side of the center plate is a centering ring. For use, a pair of spaced apart handles attached to a top side of the center plate may be used to remove the cover so that a fire may be built in the pit and then used to replaced the cover after pit use. In this latter case, the cover is positioned over the pit so that the centering ring extends into the pit next to a vertical sidewall of the pit. Any inadvertent cover movement is inhibited by an interference fit between the cover ring and the pit sidewall.

Abstract: A portable outdoor fireplace which can also be used as a cooking grill. The fireplace includes a base member, a four-sided screened enclosure, a top member and two wheels. Only a few fasteners are needed to assemble and hold all of the components together.

Abstract: Gas fire devices are provided that produce a swirling flame by passive means using the kinetic energy of gas exiting through burner ports located in a burner and the kinetic energy of air drawn through louvers or flaps radially positioned on the base of a plenum. Situated above the burner and plenum is a chimney, which surrounds the flame and may be a translucent or transparent material to help observers better see the flame.

Abstract: A portable fire pit includes a base for supporting and containing combustible material, a plurality of legs for supporting the base above the ground or other surface, and a plurality of fire screens movably mounted to the base for movement between a first, compact position for transport and storage of the portable fire pit and a second, extended position in which the screens are substantially upright to contain the fire. Each of the fire screens comprises a frame and a wire screen mounted therein. Additionally, the fire screens are movably mounted to the base using sliding hinges and guides such that in the second, extended position the fire screens are maintained in the upright position by the guides.

Abstract: A burner assembly having a burner plate provided with a plurality of spaced apart nozzles thereon. A plurality of pilot burners are disposed at different locations proximate the burner plate. The pilot burners can be partially shielded within canopies with the burner plate being unshielded.

Abstract: The invention includes a fire pit having a domed firescreen fixed atop a firebox bowl fixed atop a support frame. One specific version of the invention includes a domed firescreen having an essentially triangular doming door panel that pivots at its apex while its bottom edge slides along a sliderail.

Abstract: The present invention is an indoor/outdoor patio heater which includes a base portion housing a gas source, a gas burner, gas valve, a fan under the burner to create twisting flame patterns and a liquid pump, a pair of concentric see-through tubular portions disposed vertically above said base portion and a top heat deflector portion, with the burner flame enclosed by the inner tubular portion and liquid flowing through the channel formed between the inner and outer tubular portions to create the appearance of a twisting flame enclosed within a waterfall. The invention can be utilized with its aesthetic flame features and its aesthetic water features together, or one or the other.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for modifying the appearance of a flame to maximize the size of the flame for a given amount of fuel, increase a burn rate efficiency of the flame, or change the shape of the flame. The shape and size of the flame may be modified by applying a secondary source of fluid to the flame. The secondary source of fluid may cause turbulent fluid flow within the combustion chamber enclosure in which the flame is produced to change the appearance of the flame. The secondary source of fluid may be generated by a blower or fan and may include, for example, a source of fresh combustion air, additional flammable gas such as natural gas, or other fluid additives for enhancement of the flame color, shape, and size.

Abstract: A portable campfire apparatus has a base, a fire pan supported by the base, a gas manifold disposed in the fire pan and a quantity of low-density, non-flammable particulate material in the fire pan at a depth to cover the manifold. The fire pan and the base are substantially the same shape and size. A cylindrical spacer can be interposed between the fire pan and the base, and a lid of geometry similar to the base and fire pan is disclosed and rests on an inwardly projecting shoulder on the rim of the fire pan. When upright, the upper rim is parallel to the ground, but when tipped over the rim is at an angle of no less than ninety degrees to the ground. Different shapes of the base and fire pan are taught, and different configurations of the manifold are shown.

Abstract: A quick and easy to use campfire, fueled by portable bottles of propane gas connected through a variable high-pressure regulator that is used to adjust the fireball size. The burner assembly is a round tube used as a manifold and bent in an annular shape using the size and location of the orifices to produce the shape, activity and texture of the campfire flame. The aluminum windscreen provides a base, with folding legs, that holds the burner, and provides a protective wind buffer for the flames. The windscreen also provides a reflective heat shield for the resting surface located under the legs, and is used to dissipate the internal heat for quick cooling.

Abstract: Apparatus for simulating a campfire includes a fire pan, a diffuser element in the pan interior and a gas injector extending into the interior. The gas injector has an outlet that introduces vaporized fuel so that the diffuser element disperses the vaporized fuel about the pan interior. Non-flammable particulate material may be provided at a depth sufficient to cover the outlet. A lid may be secured to the pan, for example, by the diffuser element. The fire pan may have a lower chamber portion and an upper pan portion with the outlet terminating in the lower chamber portion. The diffuser element may be centrally located in the pan. The method provides such a fire pan and directs the flow of gas toward the diffuser so that the gas is diffused upwardly to be ignited on the surface of the particulate material.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace having a supporting base and a vertical pedestal projecting upwardly from the base. A firebox in the shape of a hollow bowl open at its top is supported by the pedestal. A vertical hollow cylindrical wall is carried at its bottom end by the periphery of the hollow bowl and is made up of a series of fixed rigid, open screen, arcuate panels and one rigid open screen arcuate panel slidably carried at its upper end by a horizontal track which extends between two of the fixed panels at each of its ends. The fixed panels are affixed at their upper ends to the lower peripheral edge of the larger end of an inverted dish-like member. The inverted dish-like member has a central opening therein to provide a vent. Projecting above and at opposed sides of the central opening is a pair of vertical support members. A cover member is carried by the vertical support members and overhangs the central opening.

Abstract: The present invention is an indoor/outdoor patio heater which includes a base portion housing a gas source, a gas burner, gas valve, a fan under the burner to create twisting flame patterns and a liquid pump, a pair of concentric see-through tubular portions disposed vertically above said base portion and a top heat deflector portion, with the burner flame enclosed by the inner tubular portion and liquid flowing through the channel formed between the inner and outer tubular portions to create the appearance of a twisting flame enclosed within a waterfall. The invention can be utilized with its aesthetic flame features and its aesthetic water features together, or one or the other.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace having a cover portion, a screened middle portion, a fire pit, and a base is disclosed. The screened middle portion has collapsible and movable curtain assembly that hangs from and slides along an interior rod, so that firewood can be placed into the fire pit without having to remove the cover portion. A set of wheels are coupled to the base portion to make the fireplace easily portable.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace having a cover portion, a screened middle portion, a fire pit, and a base is disclosed. The screened middle portion has collapsible and movable curtain assembly that hangs from and slides along an interior rod, so that firewood can be placed into the fire pit without having to remove the cover portion. A set of wheels are coupled to the base portion to make the fireplace easily portable.

Abstract: A fireplace fountain having a base, a basin adapted to hold a liquid supported by the base, and a hood supported by the base over the basin. A fire pan is supported by the base over the basin and under the hood, with a burner being supported above the fire pan and adapted to be connected to a fuel source. A perforated tubing is supported in the hood, with a pump and supply tube connected thereto. The pump and supply tube are in fluid communication with the basin so that liquid held in the basin may be circulated by a pump to the perforated tubing. Liquid exits the perforated tubing and falls into the basin, but not into the fire pan so that the liquid does not extinguish any flame generated by the burner.

Abstract: A fire effect appliance which utilizes a bowl to which is to be supplied a flammable gas. The internal chamber of the fire bowl includes a diffusing device which is to function to evenly distribute the gas throughout a particulate matter contained within the internal chamber of the fire bowl. The fire bowl can be placed on a freestanding stand or mounted within a table. A fan and shroud can be mounted in conjunction with the fire bowl for the purpose of propelling the heated air exteriorly of the fire bowl so the appliance can also function as a heater.

Abstract: A fire display apparatus comprises a structural base plate supported in a horizontal attitude within a clay, or other fire resistant bowl. The base plate supports an annular burner tube on a outer, upwardly facing surface, the burner tube providing outwardly directed plural burner apertures adapted for directing flames in an outward direction. The base plate also supports a burner fence positioned in spaced-apart relationship with the burner apertures and adapted for directing the flames upwardly away from the outer face of the base plate. Burner gas is conducted to the space between the bowl interior and the underside of the base plate. Here, gas valves and a flame sensor provide automated flame monitoring and control. A system control unit is heat insulated using standoffs, an insulating mat and a heat cage.

Abstract: A convertible grill and fireplace having a single firebox and lid, both of which may be used in both a grill configuration and a fireplace configuration. A detachable and foldable screen assembly is used in the fireplace configuration. The screen assembly fits between the firebox and the lid, and includes a series of panels that may be folded together to form a compact unit. Successive panels of the screen assembly are shorter in length so that they may be folded into one another. This feature permits the screens to be folded into a compact configuration, even if the screen assembly and the convertible grill and fireplace have a circular cross-section. The convertible grill and fireplace also includes retractable legs so that the firebox may be lowered or raised as desired.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace having a supporting base and a vertical pedestal projecting upwardly from the base. A firebox in the shape of a hollow bowl open at its top is supported by the pedestal. A vertical hollow cylindrical wall is carried at its bottom end by the periphery of the hollow bowl and is made up of a series of fixed rigid, open screen, arcuate panels and one rigid open screen arcuate panel slidably carried at its upper end by a horizontal track which extends between two of the fixed panels at each of its ends. The fixed panels are affixed at their upper ends to the lower peripheral edge of the larger end of an inverted dish-like member. The inverted dish-like member has a central opening therein to provide a vent. Projecting above and at opposed sides of the central opening is a pair of vertical support members. A cover member is carried by the vertical support members and overhangs the central opening.

Abstract: A convertible grill and fireplace having a single firebox and lid, both of which may be used in both a grill configuration and a fireplace configuration. A detachable and foldable screen assembly is used in the fireplace configuration. The screen assembly fits between the firebox and the lid, and includes a series of panels that may be folded together to form a compact unit. Successive panels of the screen assembly are shorter in length so that they may be folded into one another. This feature permits the screens to be folded into a compact configuration, even if the screen assembly and the convertible grill and fireplace have a circular cross-section. The convertible grill and fireplace also includes retractable legs so that the firebox may be lowered or raised as desired.

Abstract: A portable campfire barrier system for preventing the spread of a campfire beyond an established perimeter that includes a one-piece containment wall secured in a ready-to-use configuration by a plurality of support members. When not deployed in the ready-to-use configuration, the containment wall can be collapsed for facilitating both storage and transport due to its ductile nature. The containment wall is of sufficient height to avert the campfire from igniting fuel beyond the containment area but still allow for the pleasant enjoyment of the campfire. In one form, the support members are adapted to engage the containment wall with clip members in order to maintain the wall in the ready-to-use configuration. A band fastened to one end of the containment wall further assists in maintaining the wall in the ready-to-use configuration. The support members are further adapted to be driven into the ground thereby providing additional stability.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace including a combustion chamber that has a top portion and an ash pan. The top portion and said ash pan are rigidly connected by a plurality of substantially vertical supports. The outdoor fireplace further includes a base, the base providing an upper portion and a support structure. The upper portion substantially spans the area spanned by the ash pan and is connected to the ash pan such that an integral airway is formed between the ash pan and the upper portion.

Abstract: A mobile outdoor patio gas fireplace is disclosed that can be moved to any desired location and is safe and easy to use. The mobile outdoor gas fireplace burns clean and does not require any cleaning after it is used. Furthermore, it may be immediately reignited for use after it is turned off. The preferred embodiment of the mobile outdoor gas fireplace comprises of a housing enclosing a propane tank with hoses that direct the fuel in the propane tank through a regulator with a small portion directed to a pilot light which is ignited by a ignitor and the majority of the fuel directed through an adjustable gas valve and through a mixing chamber to a burner within the housing, with the entire assembly set on movable wheels.

Abstract: A portable campfire apparatus has a base, a fire pan supported by the base, a gas manifold disposed in the fire pan and a quantity of low-density, non-flammable particulate material in the fire pan at a depth to cover the manifold. The fire pan and the base are substantially the same shape and size. A cylindrical spacer can be interposed between the fire pan and the base, and a lid of geometry similar to the base and fire pan is disclosed and rests on an inwardly projecting shoulder on the rim of the fire pan. When upright, the upper rim is parallel to the ground, but when tipped over the rim is at an angle of no less than ninety degrees to the ground. Different shapes of the base and fire pan are taught, and different configurations of the manifold are shown.

Abstract: A portable fire pit includes an elevated platform, a fire pit, at least one container of fuel, and at least one support device. The at least one support device is attached to the elevated platform. The fire pit is retained within the elevated platform. The fuel is placed in the fire pit. At least one decorative item may be placed in the fire pit, around the fuel. The fuel is ignited. A fire pit stand includes a pedestal, a fire pit, at least one container of fuel and a cover. The fire pit is retained in a top of the pedestal. The fuel is placed in the fire pit. The cover is suspended over the pedestal with any appropriate method. The fuel is ignited to display a large flame.

Abstract: A heating furnace includes a housing and a grill member disposed in the housing. The housing includes a base unit, a surrounding wall unit having a lower part disposed on the base unit, and an upper part, and a cover unit disposed on top of the surrounding wall unit. The surrounding wall unit includes a plurality of upright grating members that cooperate to confine a chamber. Each of the grating members has a pair of upright frame portions. The surrounding wall unit further includes a releasable interlocking unit provided on each adjacent pair of the upright frame portions of the grating members for releasably interconnecting the grating members. One of the grating members is provided with a door panel to permit access into the chamber.

Abstract: A free standing firepit comprises a base support member that holds the firepit in an upright position. The base support member is fully enclosed about its periphery by a meshed screen to prevent sparks or other combustible debris from inadvertently exiting the firepit. An access opening is disposed on the screen to provide user access to the firepit enclosure. A middle grate having a cooking grill is removably mounted to pivot about an axis of rotation adjacent and contiguous to the access opening of the screen. Accordingly, the firepit may be contained within an attractive chimeneas providing outside warmth and providing a removable grill for cooking purposes.

Abstract: A fireplace fountain having a base, a basin adapted to hold a liquid supported by the base, and a hood supported by the base over the basin. A fire pan is supported by the base over the basin and under the hood, with a burner being supported above the fire pan and adapted to be connected to a fuel source. A perforated tubing is supported in the hood, with a pump and supply tube connected thereto. The pump and supply tube are in fluid communication with the basin so that liquid held in the basin may be circulated by a pump to the perforated tubing. Liquid exits the perforated tubing and falls into the basin, but not into the fire pan so that the liquid does not extinguish any flame generated by the burner.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace including a combustion chamber that has a top portion and an ash pan. The top portion and said ash pan are rigidly connected by a plurality of substantially vertical supports. The outdoor fireplace further includes a base, the base providing an upper portion and a support structure. The upper portion substantially spans the area spanned by the ash pan and is connected to the ash pan such that an integral airway is formed between the ash pan and the upper portion.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace including a combustion chamber that has a top portion and an ash drawer forming the floor. The ash drawer includes a planar bottom and a plurality of side walls disposed around the periphery of the planar bottom. As such, the ash drawer is configured to receive and hold combustion by-products. The outdoor fireplace also includes a base with an upper portion and a support structure. The upper portion is connected to the top portion of the combustion chamber and is configured to slidably receive the ash drawer. As such, the ash drawer can be slidably removed from the outdoor fireplace to remove the by-products of combustion.

Abstract: A portable fireplace assembly that rests upon a substrate includes a base for supporting and burning combustible material. A support frame is sized and configured to support the base, and includes one or more frame members. One or more vertical supports are provided to support the base in a vertical displacement from the substrate and include one or more generally vertical struts securable to the frame. The fireplace has one or more screen segments, being sized and configured to mount on the supports, preferably with a tab and slot mechanism. When mounted on the supports, the one or more screen segments form a cage, and are configured to surround the combustible material when the cage is formed. A lid is sized and configured to cover the cage.

Abstract: The portable campfire includes a firebox with side walls, a bottom wall and an open top. A drip pan, with a floor that slopes downward and radially inward from a supporting ring to a discharge passage, is mounted in the firebox. A burner is mounted in the firebox above the drip pan floor. A fuel tank and fuel supply control valve are connected to the burner by a pipe. A log rack supports a plurality of artificial logs above the burner. A cooking rack is attachable to the log rack and has a plurality of cooking rack bars positioned above the artificial logs. A firebox cover is pivotally attachable to the firebox.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable outdoor fireplace with a fire screen assembly is easily broken down into its constituent components, which are stored in a space between the cover and bottom members of the fireplace. A fire screen assembly is supported between the cover and bottom members and includes a series of individual screen panels that are hinged together. The fireplace has a support structure that supports it off the ground and includes pairs of legs that are attached to the bottom member. The legs may extend either up through the cover and bottom members or alongside the bottom member. These support legs terminate in handle portions. The legs include moveable joints that permit the handles to be collapsed upon the cover member to retain the cover and base member together.

Abstract: A portable fire place having an inner housing defined by an innerhousing wall and forming a flame pit, an outer housing having an outer housing wall, the outer housing and the inner housing being interconnected to one another, the outer housing being in surrounding relationship to the inner housing, at least the majority of the walls of the inner and outer housings being spaced from one another to provide an insulation space and a support disposed in the flame pit for supporting a flame presentation substance.

Abstract: A portable fireplace having an inner housing defined by an inner housing wall and forming a flame pit, an outer housing having an outer housing wall, the outer housing and the inner housing being interconnected to one another, the outer housing being in surrounding relationship to the inner housing, at least the majority of the walls of the inner and outer housings being spaced from one another to provide an insulation space and a support disposed in the flame pit for supporting a flame presentation substance.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable outdoor fireplace with a fire screen assembly is easily broken down into its constituent components, which are stored in a space between the cover and bottom members of the fireplace. A fire screen assembly is supported between the cover and bottom members and includes a series of individual screen panels that are hinged together. The fireplace has a support structure that supports it off the ground and includes pairs of legs that are attached to the bottom member. The legs may extend either up through the cover and bottom members or alongside the bottom member. These support legs terminate in handle portions. The legs include moveable joints that permit the handles to be collapsed upon the cover member to retain the cover and base member together.

Abstract: An artificial campfire device is disclosed and is fueled by a pressurized fuel source. The device includes a base receptacle which defines an open top, the base receptacle being adapted for placement on a ground surface. A burner member is positioned within the receptacle and is adapted to provide a flame of variable height. A fuel control mechanism is adapted for coupling a pressurized fuel source with the burner member for controlling the flow of fuel to the burner member and the size of flame emitted by the burner member. Finally, a plurality of artificial refractory log members are adapted for assembly in crisscross fashion to form a log cluster in the base receptacle.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable outdoor fireplace with a fire screen assembly is easily broken down into its constituent components, which are stored in a space between the cover and bottom members of the fireplace. The fire screen assembly that is supported between the cover top and bottom members and includes a series of individual screen panels that are hinged together. The fireplace has a support structure that supports it off the ground and includes pairs of legs that are attached to the bottom member. The legs extend up through the cover member and terminate in handle portions. The legs include moveable joints that permit the handles to be collapsed upon the cover member to retain the cover and base member together.

Abstract: An outdoor fireplace has an extendible handle that is extendible between two positions so that the fireplace may be easily moved. The handle includes first and second handle members that telescopingly engage each other and which are maintained at an angle with respect to the ground by way of their attachment to the firebowl member of the fireplace. In one position, the handle members are maintained in a collapsed position such that the handle does not extend too far from the firebowl member and serve as an impediment to movement around the fireplace. In the other, extended position, the handle members are extend within each other and the gripping portion of the handle is moved significantly away from the firebowl so that the fireplace may be easily moved without the user being close to the fireplace.

Abstract: Separable sections including a base section, a firebox section, and a chimney section form a free standing fireplace intended for use outdoors. In the assembled operational state the top chimney section fits over an opening through the top of the firebox section which fits, at the bottom, onto the top of the base section. In order to facilitate both transport and storage the sections may be configured so that the overall height and volume is much less than the overall height and volume of the fireplace in an operational state. The inverted chimney section may be largely disposed within the firebox section depending from the top of the same through an opening through the top of the firebox section and the base section then fitted on top of both depending downward exterior to the firebox section. At least one lateral opening to the inside of the firebox is provided for access to the interior and facilitation of viewing of a wood burning fire inside.