In an alarming notice, Utah Wildfire Info shared this week that Utah has already seen 237 wildfires. Last year the state didn’t see 237 wildfires until well into July. Sadly 95% of the wildfires that have occurred this year have been human caused. The public is urged and reminded that when enjoying the outdoors be responsible with fire. With any campfire allow the wood to burn completely to ash. When done with the fire pour enough water to drown the embers and not just the red ones. Keep pouring water until the hissing sound stops. If you do not have water, stir dirt or sand into the embers. Scrape embers off remaining sticks and logs. Be sure that no embers are exposed and still smoldering. Keep stirring until all the material is cool. Remember if it is too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.
