I love technology but seriously.......... https://www.howtogeek.com/703223/how-to-turn-your-tv-into-a-virtual-fireplace/
As funny as it sounds, I believe there are a couple threads or at least images on this site of how to turn your washing machine into a fireplace too!
Wait....turn your washing machine into a fireplace? I've seen some repurposed washing machine drums made into firepits....all those holes give a good effect. But ....till the day my couch is in my wash room I'll cozy up to the real thing in my living room with pillows a good book ( no tv) and a glass of wine....
Every year around this time, there is a channel on TV that runs a video of a firewood burning in an open fireplace. I think it recycles every hour. Looks a little strange up in the air above the entertainment centre.
Yup! Exactly what I'm talking about! Close enough, I mean if people can stare at a TV thinking of a fireplace, right?