If they ban outdoor fires, obey their advice and encourage neighbors to do the same. Build fires away from nearby trees or bushes. Ash and cinders may be blown into surrounding areas, starting wildfires. Always have a way to extinguish the fire quickly and completely. If the fire becomes threatening, you will need to extinguish it immediately.
Fire can quickly spread out of control.
There currently is no way to forecast wildfire outbreaks, so it is critically important to plan ahead and remove potential hazards. Because wildfire can change direction and speed suddenly, a minor threat can quickly escalate into a major threat. If you are warned that a wildfire is threatening your area, listen regularly to The Weather Channel, your local TV or radio station, or NOAA Weather Radio. Shopping Send us your feedback about this page. Bookmark this page.