Fourth of July

This coming long weekend – the Fourth of July holiday – will be a time when many people celebrate with fireworks, bonfires and barbecues. Unfortunately, this coincides with the dry grass and high temperatures of summer. This weekend will also bring partygoers enjoying their alcohol (and other substances) and visitors who don't know local fire dangers.

Remind the people around you to fully extinguish all fires and flames, and seize the teachable moment with your family and friends by demonstrating proper fire safety. Some simple solutions include using the ice and/or water from coolers, and packing a shovel to cover a fire with dirt.