* The open fireplace can quickly be snuffed by placing a snowball on it which will quickly melt and extinguish the fire within.
* The quality of the open fireplace does not increase the brightness of the light.
* No fuel is required other than the initial kindling, but combustible items can be burned in a fireplace as a means of disposal and will temporarily increase the light provided.
[[File:Fireplaces.png|600px|thumb|center|Open fireplace material types]]