Burns bright. Burns well. With the tiki fire pit there is minimal smoke, even when the pellets are reduced to burning coals, so that is nice. These wood packs are very easy to use, light the 4 corners and you have a blazing fire in minutes. And it’s true to its word, burns for about 30 minutes and then it’s done, the coals still burn for another 4 hours at least but it’s contained and you know the fire is at least out!