At Flameables.com we
know how important campfire safety is. Injuries can be
avoided, as well as wildfires, if common sense and the
following steps are taken when partaking in campfire
activities:
Never leave a
campfire unattended.
Never leave
children unattended near a campfire.
Always clear at
least a 10 foot area around the campfire.
Use a fire ring,
or build a fire ring using large rocks to contain
the fire.
Never use
flammable liquids such as kerosene or gasoline to
start your fires.
Burn only
untreated, unpainted, dry wood.
Keep a water
source and shovel close by for unruly fires.
Check local open
fire permit requirements and fire conditions in the
area.
Postpone your fire
when the wind exceeds 10 mph.
Thoroughly
extinguish your campfire before moving on.
Call 911 to report
illegal or unsafe fires.
It is
import to recognize the different city, county and state
ordinances that are in place for your area. Check the
local websites for the specific laws that affect you.
