[header] How to create a strong burning charcoal fire without lighter fluid [title] Know that inexpensive chimney starters are the easiest way to get a strong fire every time. [step] Usually sold for under $30, chimney starters use newspaper and heat convection to evenly light up your charcoal briquets. You can then safely dump them into your grill and get cooking within 15-20 minutes. 
[title] Load the bottom of the chimney starter with lightly balled newspaper. [step] Between 2 and 4 pieces of paper, depending on the size of the starter, should do.