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But also just a touch ironic — like a man handing out fire safety pamphlets while carelessly flipping burgers over a bonfire on his porch.
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Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
It’s designed for the discerning drinker who’d like their mezcal a little less bonfire, a little more mineral.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
For the filming of the beach and bonfire scenes, the show shot at various locations at Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 July 2025
Rueda described the bonfires as having deep spiritual and religious significance for her and her household, according to text messages Thurmond shared with the Star-Telegram.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
It’s designed for the discerning drinker who’d like their mezcal a little less bonfire, a little more mineral.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
For the filming of the beach and bonfire scenes, the show shot at various locations at Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 July 2025
Rueda described the bonfires as having deep spiritual and religious significance for her and her household, according to text messages Thurmond shared with the Star-Telegram.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
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“Bonfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonfire. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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bonfire
noun
bon·fire
ˈbän-ˌfī(ə)r 
: a large outdoor fire
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