The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued an alert in December 2024 warning against using fire pits that burn alcohol or liquid fuels due to the devices violating a voluntary safety standard.
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Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Rubbish pits also contained various food waste, including animal bones and oyster shells.
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