|Camp Fires: Safety is Key| UPDATED May 21, 2010 By WeatherBug
Meteorologist, Patrick O'Hara |When families plan for summer
vacations, one option that is often looked upon is going to the
great outdoors to a campsite. Not only do families go camping,
but so do other groups such as the scouts, church groups, and
other groups looking for member activities. At any camping
event, one of the very favorite things to do is to have a
campfire. | Campfires are a very entertaining and wonderful way
to spend time with friends and family when camping out. It is a
great way to have fellowship with others when spending the
weekend in the country. A campfire can be a thrilling part of
any camping trip, but it can also be very dangerous. This is why
there are important rules to follow when building a campfire.
The most important rule to remember is that if the campfire
becomes out of control, or even if an out of control fire is
suspected, the first thing to do is to get everyone away and to
safety. Most campsites or localit