Charcoal extinguisher

A charcoal extinguishing device, comprising a scoop shaped member having a triangular cross section and including a base having a planar outer wall and inclined inner wall forming a wedge, a pair of opposing substantially parallel side walls and a rear wall communicating with said base and said side walls and being substantially perpendicular thereto, a movable cover section adapted to cover said member and being pivotally engaged to said rear wall and adapted to move upward and downward relative to said base, a perforate plate disposed in said member and engaging said rear wall for supporting said coals and being inclined relative to said outer wall and rear wall, said plate and said base defining a hollow area therebetween for supporting ash that passes through said plate, said cover, side walls and base including heat insulating material.