In the video, a person is seen holding a piece of wood with a pair of tongs. The wood is then placed on a pile of coals, and the person uses the tongs to adjust the wood's position. As the wood is placed on the coals, it begins to catch fire, and the flames become more intense. The person continues to adjust the wood, ensuring that it is properly positioned to burn. The fire crackles and pops as the wood burns, and the person watches the flames intently. The video captures the process of starting a fire and the careful attention required to keep it burning.