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Prevent Outdoor Fires

DO'S AND DONT'S OF DEBRIS BURNING

DEBRIS BURNING IS A LEADING CAUSE OF HUMAN-CAUSED WILDFIRES.

  • CHIP, COMPOST, OR HAUL DEBRIS TO A RECYCLING CENTER
  • CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL FIRE AGENCY OR AIR QUALITY AUTHORITY BEFORE YOU BURN
  • KNOW THE WEATHER  FORECAST
  • BURN ONLY YARD DEBRIS
  • KEEP YOUR BURN PILE SMALL OR USE A BURN BARREL WITH A SCREEN
  • CLEAR A 15-FOOT RADIUS AROUND YOUR BURN PILE DOWN TO BARE SOIL AND AWAY FROM OVERHEAD VEGETATION
  • ALWAYS HAVE WATER AND A SHOVEL ON SITE, AND STAY WITH THE FIRE
  • MAKE SURE YOUR BURN PILE IS COMPLETELY OUT
  • DON’T USE GASOLINE OR DIESEL TO START YOUR FIRE