In this video, I demonstrate how to light an anthracite coal fire. If you’ve ever wondered how to light coal stove, this video will tell you everything you need to know. The first thing to understand when learning how to light an anthracite coal fire is that anthracite coal burns very hot, and needs lots of heat to ignite. That’s why you need to start by building a hot hardwood fire. Starting an anthracite coal fire isn’t complicated, but you need to get the details right if you want your anthracite coal to burn properly. Here I’m demonstrating how to light an anthracite coal fire in my Chubby stove (chubbystove.com).