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Show Uildfircs problem in Utah During the past few weeks numerous man -caused fires have occured throughout the state. Some have threatened homes in residential areas, State Forester, Paul Sjo. blom, is urging all citizens and vacationers to be careful care-ful when burning debris or using campfires. Mr. Sjo-, blom advises persons not to burn debris vfaen wind speeds are in excess of 20 mph. He also advises that people building campfires have an area of vegetative free space extending 18 inches inch-es to 24 inches around the fire pit. This will reduce the possibility of embers from campfires spreading into surrounding vegetation, In addition, recreationists are advised to cool the camp, fires with water or dirt before be-fore leaving their campsite, Mr. Sjoblom also stresses that parents closely super-vise super-vise their children when vis-iting vis-iting recreation sites throughout the state. Oftes times wildfires are started by children playing wilt matches. Let's not be foolhardy, Make this a relatively fire-free fire-free summer. Should y witness a wildland fire burning, burn-ing, please contact the county coun-ty fire warden, sheriff, oi the Forest Service. |