Current Ground Fire Alert Status - EXTREME
June 15, 2008
Current ground fire alert status for Camp Karankawa is EXTREME
Ground fires and any type of open flame are NOT ALLOWED allowed in any area
IGNITION: Fires start quickly and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious.
SPREAD: Furious spread likely, along with intense burning. Development into high intensity burning will usually be faster and occur from smaller fires than in the very high fire danger class.
SPOTTING: Spot fires are a constant danger; long distance spotting occurs easily.
CONTROL: Direct attack is rarely possible and may be dangerous except immediately after ignition. Fires that develop headway in heavy slash or in conifer stands may be unmanageable while the extreme burning condition lasts. Under these conditions the only effective and safe control action is on the flanks until the weather changes or the fuel supply lessens.
If you are not sure, always ask to be on the safe side.
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