ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES
Smokey Bear has been spreading the word about wildfire prevention since 1944. Today, reducing the number of human-caused wildfires is still up to us all. There are about 8,000 to 10,000 wildfires each year in Michigan.
– When do Wildfires Happen in Michigan?
In Michigan, wildfires happen in the spring, summer and fall; however, they take place most often in March, April and May.
During those months, plants are dead and dry from the winter and it’s easy for them to catch on fire. Plus, there isn’t a lot of green plant growth to slow the fire spread.
– When do Wildfires Happen in Michigan?
In Michigan, wildfires happen in the spring, summer and fall; however, they take place most often in March, April and May.
During those months, plants are dead and dry from the winter and it’s easy for them to catch on fire. Plus, there isn’t a lot of green plant growth to slow the fire spread.
CAUSES OF WILDFIRES, TEN YEAR AVERAGE
9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans
– Railroad 2%
– Debris Burning 30%
– Incendiary 5%
– Children 3%
– Camonre 9%
– Miscellaneous 23%
– Smoking 2%
– Equipment 15%
– Lightning 8%
– Power Line 2%
– Burning Building 1%
Human Actions that Can Lead to Wildfires:
– Burning leaves and yard waste on dry, windy days
– Unattended campfires
– Sparks from vehicles and equipment
THE WILDFIRE PREVENTION PLEDGE
I pledge to:
Be smart whenever I go outdoors.
Use caution and common sense before lighting any fire.
Understand that any fire I or my friends create could become a wildfire
Understand and practice proper guidelines whenever I or my friends create a fire outdoors.
Never, ever leave any fire unattended.
Make sure any fire that I or my friends create is properly and completely extinguished before moving on.
Properly extinguish and discard of smoking materials.
Be aware of my surroundings and be careful when operating equipment during periods of dry or hot weather.
Speak up and step in when I see someone in danger of starting a wildfire.
