Tips on how to prevent a wildfire while burning debris. Customize size of burn pile and distances to suit your area.

Taking Aim against wildfires: Debris burning tips. 

Stay with your burn pile.

• Check with your fire department for burning regulations.
• Avoid burning on dry, windy days, when a fire can get out of control.
• Check with your fire department for burning regulations.
• Avoid burning on dry, windy days, when a fire can get out of control.

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Vintage image of Smokey Bear kneeling with hat off by tree with forest animals and birds; Remember, only you can prevent forest fires!

Prints 2 up on 8.5x11 then trimmed. Used as insert in church bulletin.

This prints 2 - up on 11x8.5, then trimmed. Used as a church bulletin insert.

Vintage Smokey Bear kneeling, surrounded by woodland animals and blackened tree in background.

The woods are dry.

The rivers are low.

Be careful with fire

Whereever you go!

This prints 2-up on 11x8.5 paper, then trimmed in middle. Design as insert into church bulletin.

Smokey Bear Please Help People Be More Careful!

The woods are dry.

The rivers are low.

Be careful with fire

whereever you go!

Only you can prevent wildfires.

Alaska Debris Burn FAQ

How far is 150 feet?

The distance from the 50 yard line to the end zone...

That’s how far your burn pile must be from woodlands. This distance will help keep embers from starting a wildfire.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Division of Forestry

550 W. 7th Ave. Suite 1450

Anchorage, AK 99501-3566

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DEBRIS BURN FAQ

How far is 300 feet? The distance of a football field.

Keeping your burn pile 300 feet from woodlands will help prevent embers  from starting a wildfire.

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• Keep your burn pile 30 feet from trees, buildings, and powerlines.
• Clear a 10 ft. area down to bare mineral soil.
• Never leave your burn pile unattended.
• Make sure your fire is dead out.

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You can change the text on diameter of burn pile cleared area and the distance from trees.

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Gathering Firewood for Personal Use

Hot, windy days and drought conditions require an extra level of awareness and safety. You can help prevent wildfires by following these tips.

BEFORE YOU GO

• Get a permit and a map. Know where you can gather firewood on public lands, and check for any fire restrictions.
• Check the weather. Postpone cutting on hot, dry and windy days. Watch for fire danger ratings and red flag warnings. Be ready to put out your fire.
• Pack a shovel, fire extinguisher, and a bucket of water. If your carelessness starts a wildfire, you may have to pay suppression costs.

STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

• Your chainsaw must have a USDA or SAE approved spark arrester.
• A chemical or pressurized fire extinguisher (min. rating 2A).
• A round-pointed shovel with a length of at least 35 inches.