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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2020 | 3B As campground open, prevent campfires from turning into wildfires Sitting around a campfire is one of the special times we all enjoy, but campfires are also a major cause of wildfires. The Pacific Northwest Coordination Group urges campers to follow these ba- sic outdoor safety tips: Know before you go Before going camping, always contact the forest district, agency or land- owner first to learn if there are any current campfire re- strictions where you plan to recreate. Have water and fire tools on site Bring a shovel and a buck- et of water to extinguish any escaped embers. When you are ready to leave, drown all embers with water, stir the coals, and drown again. Re- peat until the fire is DEAD out. If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave. Select the right spot Where campfires are al- lowed, choose a site with an existing ring. Fire pits in es- tablished campgrounds are the best spots. If you choose to build a campfire, avoid building it near your tent, structures, vehicles, shrubs or trees, and be aware of low-hang- ing branches overhead. Clear the site down to bare soil, at least five feet on A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. all sides, and circle it with rocks. Store unused firewood a good distance from the fire. Keep your campfire small A campfire is less likely to escape control if it is kept small. A large fire may cast hot embers long distances. Add firewood in small amounts as existing materi- al is consumed. Attend your campfire at all times A campfire left unat- tended for even a few min- utes can grow into a costly, damaging wildfire. Stay with your campfire from start to finish until it is dead out, as required by law. That ensures any es- caped sparks or embers can be extinguished quickly. Consider alternatives to a campfire this summer Portable camp stoves are a safer option to campfires at any time of year. Areas that prohibit camp- fires outside maintained campgrounds with estab- lished fire pits often allow camp stoves. Never use gasoline or oth- er accelerants Don’t use flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, propane or light- er fluid, to start or increase your campfire. Burn only local wood Hauling your firewood to a remote campground can potentially transport inva- sive species. Instead, buy it where you’ll burn it or gather wood on site where permitted. State regulations prohib- it the open burning of any other material that creates dense, toxic smoke or nox- ious odors. Burning paper and card- board can also easily fly up to start new fires. Escaped campfires can be costly. State and federal law require the proper clearing, building, attending and ex- tinguishing of open fires at any time of year. While citations and fines may apply, the biggest po- tential cost for an escaped campfire is firefighting costs. 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