Denali Borough Summer Resident Guide-1 - Flipbook - Page 15
FIRE SAFETY
WHERE TO PLACE A CAMPFIRE
DO NOT build a campfire in hazardous, dry or high
wind conditions.
Choose an open, level location away from heavy
fuels such as logs, brush or decaying leaves. and at
least 15 feet from tent walls, shrubs, trees or other
flammable objects.
Take wind, and its direction, into account when
choosing the site. Choose a spot that’s protected
from gusts.
HOW TO BUILD THE FIRE PIT
Clear a 10-foot-diameter area around the site.
Remove any grass, twigs, leaves and firewood.
Circle the pit with rocks.
CAMPFIRE SMARTS
Don’t burn dangerous things like aerosol cans,
pressurized containers, glass or aluminum cans.
They could explode, shatter and/or create harmful
fumes or dust.
Keep your fire to a manageable size.
Never leave your campfire unattended.
