Campfires & fire pits
Drown, stir and feel: make sure every fire is completely out.
- Use a fire pit or ring at least 25 feet from buildings and trees.
- Keep a bucket of water and a shovel nearby.
- Never use gasoline to start or freshen a fire.
- Watch kids and pets closely.
- Drown the fire, stir the ashes, and drown it again until it's cold to the touch.
In an emergency, always call 911.
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Thanksgiving cooking
Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for home cooking fires.
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Outdoor burning & brush fires
Dry leaves and wind make spring and fall prime time for brush fires.
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Fireplaces & wood stoves
Have the chimney checked before the first fire of the season.
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