It doesn’t matter whether your fourth of July plans include fireworks, camping, off road vehicle riding or even free time to work in your yard. DNR officials want you to be mindful, taking care to keep from sparking a wildfire.
“We don’t want to see anybody else’s property damaged, keep all your neighbors in mind because we just don’t want that type of loss.”
Paul Rogers is a DNR Fire Prevention Specialist. He says nine out of ten fires are caused by people. He says everyone needs to be careful when using fireworks or doing other outdoor activities.
“For campfires, we ask, depending on where you’re located, make sure to check your local fire department or village to make sure they’re allowing campfires. With fireworks, some of the things we’re asking, is try not to shoot them in the woods and general overall safety, whether you’re doing fireworks or having campfires, make sure you have some water nearby.”
Rogers highlights having that water nearby could make a big difference. You can find more safety tips and information at https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/fire
