Preventing Wildfires from Bonfires: A Hot Topic

The recent surge of wildfires scorching the California landscape makes fire safety and wildfire prevention a timely topic. So does the fact that we are entering bonfire season, which can ignite a wildfire under certain circumstances. According to the National Park Service, nearly 85 percent of these wildland fires are caused by humans. The agency attributes “campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, negligently discarded cigarettes and intentional acts of arson” as the primary causes of these wildfires. This article from NPHIC takes a closer look at bonfire safety and wildfire prevention to increase awareness as well as provide guidance to follow if an accidental fire occurs.