The summer season brings its share of hot,
dry days and the potential for wildfires.
Approximately ninety percent of all wildfires are humancaused.
Unattended or abandoned campfires cause many of these fires. Before building a campfire, please check local use restrictions. For more information contact your local
fire department.
Here are some important things to consider when building
a campfire:
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Clear a campfire site down to bare soil.
- Build a fire ring out of rocks. Keep
the fire under four feet in diameter with no less than a ten-foot clearance around it.
- Build the fire away from overhanging branches, steep slopes and dry grass.
- Never leave a campfire unattended. Even a small breeze can cause a fire to spread rapidly.
Keep a bucket of water and a shovel near the campfire.
- When putting a campfire out, drown it with water. Stir the fire with water and dirt until all the
fuel is cold to the touch. Never leave a fire until it is out cold.
- Campers are also asked to be careful with gas lanterns, barbeques, gas stoves and anything
that can be a source of ignition for a wildfire.
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