Fire danger high |
| July 22, 2013 |
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The persistent hot and dry weather pattern
continues to dry forest fuels, prompting fire
managers to raise the wildland fire danger to
“High” throughout most of North Idaho. The moisture of the spring and early summer has led to the growth of a large quantity of grasses and brush. When cured, this season’s growth will provide an abundance of fine, flashy fuels increasing the threat of fast moving wildland fires. Hold-over fires from slash piles burned this past spring and fall have the potential to be a major cause of fire suppression activities in the near future. Individuals who have conducted burning operations this spring or last fall should carefully check their burn areas for any smoldering debris. Fires caused by people are of great concern due to their proximity to homes. Those responsible for human-caused fires, including hold-over fires from fall or spring burning, may be billed for all suppression costs. The heat of the summer fire season in North Idaho typically begins in mid to late July. The warm and dry weather we have been experiencing may lead to above average fire potential for the remainder of the summer. TO REPORT A WILDFIRE: 1-800-CDA-FIRE OR 911 Please Help Keep Idaho Green and remember Fire Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility! If you have any questions please call the IDL Pend Oreille Lake Forest Protective District at (208) 263-5104. |