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- WARM, WINDY WEATHER CAUSING BRUSH FIRES AROUND AREA
KUTZTOWN -- Current warm and windy weather conditions are causing numerous brush fires around the area.
To assist in the prevention of such occurrences, the Kutztown Fire Company wishes to recommend residents use common sense before burning and to become familiar with local ordinances governing outdoor burning.
Careless burning of household and other types of debris, cause many unwanted fires each year. Most of these fires occur in the spring and fall when home owners are cleaning up their property.
Residents should be aware of strong winds, warm temperatures and low humidity -- all conditions conducive to high fire danger.
Fire dangers will remain high until grasses turn green and trees grow their new leaves. Individuals can reduce the risk of a fire burning out of control by following a few simple procedures: Never burn on dry, windy days. Clearing a ten-foot area to bare soil surrounding the fire can lower the chance of spreading. When using a burn barrel, a screen lid can prevent smoldering ash from blowing into nearby dry grass or other debris. Other precautions include easy access to rakes, shovels and a nearby source of water. Residents involved in outdoor burning activities must stay with the fire at all times.
Economic loss and personal injury are only two of the consequences which may result from careless burning. In addition to possible damage to personal or neighboring property, those individuals responsible for an uncontrolled fire can be held liable.
Kutztown Fire Company
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