Campfire Safety Tips
Unattended or abandoned campfires cause many wildfires each year. Consider the following when building a campfire:
- Clear a campfire site down to bare soil.
- Build a fire ring out of rocks. Keep the fire small 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 ashes are cold to the touch. Never leave a fire until it is out cold.
- Campers are also asked to be careful with cigarettes, gas lanterns, barbeques, gas stoves and anything else that can be a source of ignition for a wildfire.
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