Outdoor fireplace

An outdoor fireplace is a place for building fires outside of the home.

The firebox is typically constructed with a smoke shelve incorporated although straight firebox designs are not uncommon since chimney draft is not always a concern for an outdoor fireplace.

Many are designed to double as wood-fired ovens that allow homeowners to create meals[3] such as pizzas and casseroles.

An outdoor fireplace can simply be a decorative element, which allows homeowners to enjoy a crackling fire while entertaining in the backyard.

Some municipalities (e.g. Toronto[4]) prohibit purely decorative fireplaces.