I have found that wet wood fires go out pretty easily if unattended and not nurtured. Even when there is a hot bed of coals going, I have found that if I leave a fire alone for about 15 munites, it is out and while it restarts readily because of all the heat it really does need to be tended to.

Sometimes wood is so damp that splitting doesn't help. What have you more experienced folks found? Any tips for fires with damp wood? Fatwood has been a savior for me in the damp.