| Show Forest fire warning given deer hunters The best way to stop slop a forest fire Is never let it start says Mike Bergfeld Fire ire Forester on the Ashley National Forest Almost tenths nine-tenths of all forest fires are man-caused man and therefore are preventable The up coming deer season Will vill bring many hunters into the forest and mountainous areas The Forest Service reminds us of the fire danger and the Importance importance importance im Im- im- im of proper campfire or warming fires When you build your campfire campfire campfire camp- camp fire build It away from overhanging branches steep slopes dry grass and leaves and pile your firewood away from your fire Scrape away litter duff and any burnable material in a ten-foot ten wide circle This will keep a small fire from spreading Keep water handy and keep your campfire small and surrounded by rocks Never leave rave your fire unattended When leaving camp the following questions are helpful self checks to make sure your campfire is DEAD OUT 1 h Do you drown it with water and make sure all embers coals and sticks slicks are wet 2 Do you move moye the rocks and check for burning coals underneath underneath underneath un un- 3 Do you stir then add more water and stir again 4 4 Do you feel the sticks and I charred material coals and ashes to make mak make sure no roots are burning If you have answered yes to all the above questions then u u u you ou are indeed safety minded and the probability of your starting a wildfire Is low If your camp has no available water use dirt Mix enough dirt with the coals and the fire will go out Continue adding and stirring until all material is cold enough to to feel with your bare hand Please dont don't just bury it- it it may smolder and break out again |
