Press Release - March 13, 2006

Date:
March 13, 2006

Contact:
Robert D. Korb, Jr., CFI, CFPS - Deputy Fire Marshal
Phone: (410) 632-5666 Ext. 4; Email: rkorb@wcfmo.org

FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE URGES CAUTION WHEN BURNING OUTDOORS

“A recent slew of outdoor woods and brush fires throughout our area over the last few weeks has increased the level of concern when burning outdoors. The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office urges anyone involved in outdoor burning to use extreme caution to prevent outdoor fires from spreading. Current weather conditions have been blamed for the quick spread of these recent fires. While no official burning ban has been issued, if it is not necessary to burn it is recommended you wait until weather conditions improve. If you do plan to burn it is suggested you follow these recommendations:

Burn in an area that is away from combustibles such as dry grass, woods, structures and the like.
Have a way to extinguish the fire if it starts to get out of control.
Burn in small amounts instead of one big pile.
Monitor weather conditions. Don’t burn during windy days that could spread the fire faster.
Never leave a fire unattended. Stay with the fire until it is completely extinguished.

For further information, the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office can be reached by calling 410-632-5666."