To stay safe this summer, follow these guidelines when building your campfire:
- Use existing fire rings, a fire mound or fire pans to build your fire.
- Keep fires a safe distance from dwellings and vehicles.
- Be aware of overhanging branches, dry leaves or other objects nearby that may catch fire.
- Be aware of any unsafe weather conditions, such as high winds.
- Pile any extra wood away from the fire.
- Clear away any and all flammable material 10 ft around the fire, like trash, leaves or sticks.
- Teach fire safety habits to children.
- Keep your fire small.
- Be sure your match is completely out.
- Always monitor your fire-- don't leave it unattended.
- Keep water nearby in case the fire starts to spread-- use water to completely extinguish the fire.
- Shovel dirt onto the fire if you have no water.
- Do not bury your coals-- they can smolder and catch something else on fire.
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