85% of Colorado wildfires are human-caused, emphasizing the importance of fire safety during camping season.

Camping season in Colorado sees an increase in wildfire risk due to campfires. The National Forest Service recommends fire safety, understanding restrictions (Stage 1: fires in designated rings, Stage 2: no fires), and following essential steps to safely extinguish campfires: 1) let fire burn down, 2) pour water/dirt, 3) repeat until cold, 4) check for hidden embers, 5) extinguish. Nearly 85% of wildfires are human-caused, highlighting the importance of fire safety in Colorado's 24.5 million acres of forest land.

July 06, 2024
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