Steel-toed boots are more likely to accumulate heat, thus burning toes. Public safety For safety and legal reasons, neighbors, the fire department and local law enforcement should be notified before a burn. This can prevent misunderstanding and unnecessary fire calls. Weather Burn when the weather is favorable. Cool, damp conditions work best.
Smoke moving over public roads creates visibility problems.
Try to burn ditches when the wind is blowing away from the road. Crew preparation Make sure everyone helping with the burn knows their responsibilities during the burn and if the fire escapes. Avoid burning at night Darkness mixed with smoke is dangerous for drivers. Night fires also appear more severe than they are and result in more false alarms. Electrical power lines Electrical power lines can pose special hazards.