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The traditional end to a day in the woods is a campfire at night. Following simple fire safety rules can prevent a smoldering ember from becoming a wildfire. Sixty-plus years after his creation, Smokey the Bear still offers simple wildfire prevention rules:
* Dig a small pit away from overhanging branches. (Most parks have campfire pits ready and waiting for you.)
* Circle the pit with rocks or be sure it already has a metal fire ring.
* Clear a five-foot area around the pit down to the soil.
* Keep a bucket of water and a shovel nearby.
* Stack extra wood upwind and away from the fire.
* After lighting, do not discard the match until it is cold.
* Never leave a campfire unattended.
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