Be Careful With Fire During the Dry Season – Pennsylvania

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October 6, 2010 by Jonsky

It was announced on September 10 that 38 counties in Pennsylvania had been declared primary or contiguous disaster areas including Johnstown, Bedford and Somerset because of the extreme dry conditions last summer. This means that it is important to be extremely careful with fires. Follow these tips to prevent a major disaster from happening:

1. Only build fires when necessary in designated areas
2. Have water nearby in case the fire goes out of hand
3. Do not burn trash or leaves in the fire (risk of air-borne embers)
4. Extinguish fire completely – should be cold to the touch
5. Be careful with cigarette butts
6. Consider using a camp stove instead of a campfire

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