We are all used to seeing Smokey Bear remind us to put out our campfires completely, but remember that caution applies to outdoor home fires as well. Recently, our firefighters were called out to put out a dumpster fire that flared up because someone had put coals from their fire pit into the dumpster. More serious than that, a fire started some time ago from a fire pit that wasn't completely extinguished. The fire was very close to the cabin and the owners had already gone home. If it hadn't been for an attentive neighbor, the cabin might have been damaged or lost. Please make sure your fire and your coals are completely out and cold, whether at a campsite or at your firepit. Your Pine Valley firefighters will appreciate it!
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