Having a chiminea fire in Weston, VA is perfectly acceptable as long as a burn ban is not in place. There is currently not a burn ban as of July 2013, so a chiminea fire is fine. Check with your local fire department for confirmation.

Chimineas are a type of freestanding outdoor fireplaces that you can put just about anywhere in your yard. For safety reasons, you should choose the location for your chiminea carefully. Make sure that you choose a site that is at least 15 feet from your house or garage. Your chiminea should be placed away from trees or bushes too. It is best to place the chiminea on pavement or brick, but you can also place it directly on the lawn as long as you keep the area around the chiminea free from dry brush or leaves.

The following foods can be cooked on a chiminea: pizza, steak, baked potato, spare rib, kebabs, and crab. One can also bake bread and make pies with a chiminea.

It doesn't appear to put out a lot of heat, as it considered a small-body chiminea that is littler than traditional models. It is described as being a good foot warmer for the patio, so you would probably have to be pretty close to the chiminea to feel the heat.

Chiminea is another name for a Mexican Fireplace.