| Earlier tonight Company 2 responded to a Large Outdoor Fire Call in Liberty Township. Upon arrival the firefighters worked quickly to extinguish several fire piles burning on the property. No other issues or injuries were reported on tonights call.
As a reminder the Fire Danger Warning is currently at Moderate, so If you are planning to burn outside, please be safe and remember to check with local Townships and Boroughs concerning burning regulations. Fairfield Fire Chief Bill Jacobs stated that weather conditions can change quickly, so if you do burn outside just follow these steps to ensure your fire has been extinguished.
Drown - Pour lots of water on the fire until the hissing sound stops, drowning all the embers — don’t extinguish a fire with just dirt or sand.
Stir - Use your shovel to stir the water into the embers, dirt, and sand, and mix well. Scrape any sticks and logs until no embers are exposed or smoldering, not just the red ones.
Drown Again - Continue adding water, dirt, and sand until all material is cool.
Feel - Hover the back of your hand over the ashes to feel that the embers are cool — don’t leave without making sure your fire is entirely out.
ANYTIME you plan on doing any outside burning you MUST CALL the Adams County Department of Emergency Services at (717) 334-8101. |
