Don't let our typical wet Northwest weather fool you. Even here at home we need to take action to prevent wildfires.

About Northwest Fire Watch

Despite our cool, damp northwest weather, the summer months can bring increasingly dry conditions to area forests. It can take just one lightening strike or act of carelessness to cause a major wildfire if conditions are right. Much like the kindling we use to start cozy winter fires, our forests could go up in flames with a simple spark - whether it be from an unattended campfire or illegal fire cracker. Simply put - our forests and property will become more vulnerable in the coming weeks as debris on the ground becomes drier and drier. That's why fire protection districts, fire departments, state, county and local governments and weather agencies charged with protecting our forests and property have banned together to let you know it's time to get serious about fire danger - and that means we all need to know the steps we can take to avoid runaway fires this summer season. When we say, "Play it Safe" we mean enjoy the all the natural beauty and recreation the Northwest has to offer this summer. But play it safe. Be smart when you camp or head out into the woods - and forget the fireworks. Check your property for a fire just waiting to happen. Visit the many links offered here to learn everything you can about what you can do to prevent fires and how you can protect your home and family if a runaway forest or urban wildfire does occur. Be a partner in helping us protect our land, our property and all of the natural beauty we call home.

	Updated: August 20, 2002
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