Many countries have their special way of preparing an outdoor fireplace as a reflection of food, culture, climate and history. In the Scandinavian countries the fireplace must resist rain, snow and biting winds. Inventive North men has for many years used drums from washing machines as a cheap metal  solution for setting up and protecting the fire from the wind.

This fact made Pelle Hållander think. And he was the right man for it. As a professional welder in Örnsköldsvik, specialized in creating advanced high-quality steel hydro-electric constructions for plants all over Sweden, he got an idea.

 He started to sketch and think during some long car journeys to remote areas;  How to create a fireplace that protects the fire from the wind but still spreads a lot of light and heat?

 Finally he built a prototype using the same metal tools he has used for years and years. He put it in his garden, filled it with firewood and invited some friends for a beer or two.

 During this social gathering, his friends brought their families and the evening lasted longer than expected even if it was pretty cold an chilly.

 In the light from the fire it seemed that everybody had a story to tell. And before departing the other families were so impressed that they asked Pelle to produce the same type of fireplace for them.

 The  Fireigloo was born.