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King Cove Fire Safety Guidelines

(Adapted from Alaska BLM Recommendations)

1. Know Before You Go

• Always check for fire restrictions or burn bans before starting a campfire.
• Fire conditions can change quickly—stay informed and follow all posted regulations.
• Some areas may prohibit open flames altogether.

2. Choose a Safe Campfire Site

• Use existing fire rings, fire pans, or fire-safe designated areas whenever possible.
• Select a site on bare soil or gravel, away from dry grass, brush, overhanging branches, and tents.
• Clear a 5-foot area around the fire of all flammable materials.
• Keep a shovel and plenty of water nearby at all times.

3. Stay With Your Fire – You Are Responsible

• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Even small campfires can escape and start wildfires.
• Fires can continue to smolder underground in roots or peat—stay alert.
• You are legally and personally responsible for any damage caused by your fire.

4. Assess Fire Conditions

• Avoid building fires in windy or dry conditions, which increase the risk of spreading flames.
• Use fire only when it can be safely controlled and monitored.

5. Fully Extinguish Before Leaving

• When finished, drown the fire with water—not just the flames, but the coals too.
• Stir the ashes and embers with a stick or shovel.
• Drench again with water and stir until everything is cold to the touch.
• Never leave a fire until it is completely out. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.

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✅ Responsible Fire Use = Protected Communities and Forests

By practicing safe campfire habits, you’re helping to protect Alaska’s natural resources, wildlife, and communities – including your own.