Chimenea

A chimenea (UK English)[1] or chiminea (US English)[2] (/ˌtʃɪmɪˈneɪ.ə/ CHIM-in-AY-ə; from Spanish chimenea [tʃimeˈnea], in turn derived from French cheminée, "chimney") is a freestanding front-loading fireplace or oven with a bulbous body and usually a vertical smoke vent or chimney.

With the advent of the modern home, chimeneas are now used outdoors mainly for entertainment in a backyard setting.

Manufacturers now also offer cast iron and aluminium chimeneas, which can become very hot on the outside, but are much less fragile than the traditional clay models, and may be better suited to climates with wide temperature ranges.

Firewood is most commonly used for fuel; pressure-treated lumber is not recommended but hardwood is the best.

The best types of hardwood include oak, cedar, pear, sycamore, ash, apple and cherry.