Campfire Safety Urged During Summer Weather

(Astoria, OR) - Clatsop County is reminding people to safely maintain and put out campfires.

"People come from across the world to enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and our county. To protect people's lives and this beautiful space, we encourage people to use an abundance of caution before building a campfire during wildfire season," said Justin Gibbs, Clatsop County emergency management director.

Clatsop County recommends seven campfire safety tips to help you reduce the risk of starting a wildfire:

1. Know before you go. Check out current conditions
2. Clear around the campfire site and circle the pit with rocks
3. Keep your campfire small
4. Attend your fire at all times
5. Burn wood only
6. Always have water and a shovel on site
7. Before calling it a night or leaving for home, make sure it's DEAD out

Find out about campfire restrictions at the Oregon State Parks website.