Bonfire

A bonfire is a large outdoor fire that is controlled. They are much larger than campfires and are usually used for either celebration or disposal.

History
The Inuit people built bonfires to celebrate good fishing.

During a riot, prisoners built a bonfire in the central yard. Human Torch came up through the fire to attack them.

Johnny Storm, Thing, and Alicia Masters sat around a bonfire on a beach while singing songs.