6 Life-Saving Fire Safety Tips from Michigan DNR

Michigan Department of Natural Resources has 6 things you need to know before you light that outdoor fire this season.

A great source of cooking and camaraderie, a good fire is essential to the camping experience. But a good fire can quickly turn bad if you do not follow these important safety tips from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

1. Never leave a fire unattended.
2. Keep campfires small.
3. Be sure to have water nearby.
4. When putting a campfire out, drown it with water and then stir until it is cold to the touch.
5. Dispose of charcoal by dunking it in water and placing it into a metal container.
6. Only use fireworks in driveways, parking lots, on gravel or in dirt-covered areas.

Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people, which means nine out of 10 wildfires are preventable.

Learn about the DNR’s firefighting efforts and more on how to prevent wildfires by visiting www.michigan.gov/preventwildfires or by contacting the nearest DNR office.

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