# Campfire Safety

> It’s camping season! We earned it this year, with that long rainy spring (can we even call it spring?!), and the reward is no early campfire ban.

It’s camping season! We earned it this year, with that long rainy spring (can we even call it spring?!), and the reward is no early campfire ban.

As wet as the earth may be in southwestern BC, campfire safety is just as important as ever. As you head out into nature, please keep in mind these campfire safety tips:

Only burn in designated areas (use the ring/pit in your campsite)

Use local firewood to prevent the spread of damaging insects and diseases

Inspect the area around the fire pit and remove any debris before burning

Avoid lighting a fire in extreme wind

Use matches or lighters to ignite the fire instead of gasoline or flammable liquids

Keep the fire small

Have a responsible adult monitoring the fire at all times

Supervise all children and pets around the fire

Keep sand and/or water close by to quickly extinguish the fire

Have a shovel on hand

Stay with the fire until it is completely extinguished

Remember, your fire is not out until the ash is cool enough to touch

Have fun and stay safe!