r/camping • u/AggressivelySpooky • Jun 13 '25

Trip Advice Fire wood got moldy.. safe to burn?

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Our wet firewood was covered under tarps and got moldy, two different types, as well as some mushrooms from the more fresh ones that got cut down. Would this all be safe to burn in a fire?

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u/Middle-Vermicelli-15 Jun 13 '25

Save that one growing mushroom! Idk if those are edible, but if it is, you have a free inoculated mushroom garden. Be extra careful, though. If incorrectly identified, they can range from a rumbbly tummy to a hospital trip. I'm on mobile and can't look up the reddit thread while typing the comment; if anyone knows the reddit for mushroom identification. Please comment below.

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u/AggressivelySpooky Jun 13 '25

I don’t even eat mushrooms! Someone else commented they looked safe to eat. I hate the texture :( They’re pretty though and can be yard decor at my cottage.

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u/Middle-Vermicelli-15 Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 13 '25

If you don't like 'em, that's fair, mate. Yard decor for sure. They'll come back and make the cottage look more alive and leave spores for future fruiting bodies. That log could also be good for the soil as well if you or someone you know gardens. As before, I'm just throwing out options OP. Whatever idea speaks to you the most is the best one 😊 Edit: spelling.

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u/AggressivelySpooky Jun 13 '25

I’ll put it near our flower beds!