How to Keep Your Fire Pit Burning All Night Long Use Dry Firewood. Even if it looks dry, your firewood probably has moisture in it. ... Use Larger Pieces of Firewood. ... Place Fire Pit Next to a Windbreak. ... Dry Your Fire Pit Before Using It. ... Let Your Firewood Breathe. ... Beware of Weather. ... Add More Firewood. 19 Oct 2018