The last thing anyone wants to do when they go camping is accidentally start a forest fire no matter how small it may end up being.
Most campgrounds allow campers to build campfires in designated campfire pits or rings unless extremely dry weather conditions may any sort of fire – no matter how well contained – just too dangerous.
To me a campfire is one of the best parts about camping, especially on cool evenings. I love the sound of the crackling wood, the sight of the flames dancing around in the fire ring, and the smell of food being cooked over a fire – especially if it’s a marshmallow (Yum!)
But safety is of upmost importance when dealing with a campfire or any other type of fire.
One thing I see fairly often is people walking away from their campsites, leaving their fire unattended. Yes, I understand that it’s often for just a few minutes while they run to the bathroom but a few minutes is all it takes for a fire to get out of control and burn a whole lot more than that evening’s meal. And, all too often, people pack up and leave their campsite to go home while their campfire is still smoking and hot.
It is really important to put a campfire out completely before leaving a campsite. How is that done? According to the ’s especially important to put out a campfire properly whether it’s at the end of the day or at the end of a camping trip. According to the Southwest Washington Fire Prevention Council:
Drown the fire with water. Make sure all embers, coals, and sticks are wet. Move rocks—there may be burning embers underneath.
Stir the remains, add more water, and stir again. Be sure all burned material has been extinguished and cooled. If you do not have water, use moist dirt. Mix enough soil or sand with the embers to smother them. Continue adding and stirring until all material is cooled. Be careful not to bury burning material!
Feel all materials with your bare hand. Make sure that no roots are burning. Do not bury your coals—they can smolder and break out.
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They also have a handy 2 page downloadable Camping Planner that includes the information on how to put out a campfire along with how to build one also has a helpful checklist to help make sure no neccessities are left at home.
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