Pinecones are very flammable when dry and are considered tinder when used as a firestarter. This means it’s meant to help the beginning flame by burning for more than a few seconds. This encourages the surrounding wood to ignite.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTo use a pinecone firestarter properly, place it in the center of your pit, stove, or fireplace. Arrange dry kindling around the firestarter in a pyramid shape. Ignite the pinecone with a BBQ lighter and then slowly add more kindling and then wood logs as it burns.