How do you start a fire in a fireplace?

you can use charcoal, matches with tinder, oil and matches, FLAMETHROWER, NUKE... okay the last 3 werent serious, never use oil and matches, FLAMETHROWER, or a NUKE. but lighter fluid works well with a match or a lighter. if you know a boy scout they are bound to know some good tricks. have fun with your fire :P just kidding take caution fire can be very dangerous.