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Cooler temperatures, falling leaves, yard cleanup, and backyard fires are all part of autumn in Connoquenessing. But before you strike that match, the Connoquenessing Volunteer Fire Company has a few reminders to help keep everyone safe! π
π₯π FALL BURNING SAFETY TIPS ππ₯
π CHECK BEFORE YOU BURN
Know the local burning regulations and restrictions that apply to your property. Never burn during a burn ban or when conditions make outdoor burning unsafe.
π¨ WATCH THE WIND
If itβs windy, DONβT BURN! A small fire can spread quickly when dry leaves, grass, and wind get involved.
π KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Keep fires a safe distance from homes, garages, sheds, vehicles, trees, power lines, and other combustible materials.
π§ HAVE WATER READY
Keep a garden hose, buckets of water, or another appropriate means of extinguishment nearby before lighting the fire.
π NEVER LEAVE A FIRE UNATTENDED
Someone should remain with the fire until it is COMPLETELY OUT. Never assume a pile of ashes is safe just because you canβt see flames.
π« DONβT BURN TRASH
Avoid burning plastics, tires, household garbage, construction materials, or other inappropriate materials.
π² CLEAR THE AREA
Dry leaves and grass can carry fire surprisingly fast. Create a clear area around your burn location before getting started.
π OUT MEANS OUT!
When you're finished, thoroughly soak the fire, stir the ashes, and soak it again. Make sure everything is cool to the touch before walking away.
π¨ IF YOUR FIRE GETS OUT OF CONTROL β CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY.
Donβt wait until a small problem becomes a big one.
ππ₯ Remember: just because itβs cool outside doesnβt mean the fire danger disappears. Dry leaves, dead vegetation, low humidity, and wind can create perfect conditions for a fire to spread.
Enjoy the fall weather, enjoy the backyard fire, and enjoy cleaning up those approximately 47 million leaves that somehow landed in your yard overnight. ππ
Just do it safely!
πβ€οΈ A friendly fall safety reminder from the Connoquenessing Volunteer Fire Company.
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