The campfire is a friend to us when carefully used. It will keep us warm, cook our food, dry our clothes, and add a flickering light of friendship to the night.
Most people are careful with campfires.
They follow the laws. They build their fires in the right places and at the right times, keep them small, and put them out before they leave. An unattended campfire or sparks from too large a fire can cause an entire forest to burn. Build campfires away from overhanging branches, steep slopes, rotten stumps or logs, dry grass and leaves. Use fire rings or grills when provided.