4th of July and fire season safety on DNR lands

Happy Independence Day! As you head out to celebrate, DNR wants you to remember this message.

Although other states have been experiencing an active fire season for months now, the 4^th of July is typically when Washington’s fire season really kicks off. DNR’s fire incident commander Rex Reed has a message for everyone to consider as the holiday and warm, dry weather approaches.

 

Every year Washington suffers fires started by rouge fireworks. Remember that it is illegal to discharge fireworks on all DNR lands. Also there is currently a state-wide burn ban on all DNR lands.

Stay connected this wildfire season with real time updates on DNR’s Fire Twitter site. Get more info at http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ and stay connected with our social media:

Stay connected with DNR’s social media sites:

• “Ear to the Ground” blog

• Flickr

• Facebook Fan page

• YouTube

To get information on wildland fires in other states, visit the InciWeb Incident Information System page.

If you live in an area at risk to wildfires, remember to visit Firewise.org and FEMA for information on protecting your home and your family.

 

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