The Kamona's firepit was dismantled early this afternoon following recent disagreements from neighbours and the landlord over its safety. A series of events related to a birthday party in early September led to the firepit's demise as well as a continued ban on events involving more than ten people.
"It's good to get it [the firepit] out of the way," says Paul, leaseholder. "We had our fun but this is a really good flat and we don't want to risk getting kicked out."
The firepit was built two years ago by a former resident following the disappearance of the flat's brazier.
The pit was constructed of bricks found on the property and was "whipped up" one night before a barbeque.
The firepit has been directly involved with several run-ins with the law and authorities were contacted on at least two occasions.
"We had a fireworks party one year and someone made a pipe bomb in an old toilet which exploded over the neighbourhood and broke a window," remembers Paul.
"The fire brigade came and hosed the fire out.
And just recently security showed up at a party after the neighbour over the back fence threatened us," he says.
The firepit also posed an environmental risk, with burning plastic creating a "toxic cloud" at a party two years ago. Another time, a conflict of interest over an old couch which partygoers wanted to throw on the fire caused tension among guests.
"Some people just wanted to burn everything," says Paul.
The Kamona residents look forward to rebuilding good faith with their landlord and enjoying the neighbourhood in a safe way.
"We're going to water it [the firepit] and soften it up and hopefully get some grass growing on it again," says Paul.
Meanwhile Murray has been landscaping the property, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake. 
"They's brothers that can handle they bidness." Chris Rock, Bigger and Blacker (1999).
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