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Smokey Bear's Campfire Safety Guide Sections
How to Pick Your Spot
Here are steps for picking your burning site to promote wildfire safety.
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How to Build and/or Prepare Your Campfire Pit
Before you start your campfire, you need to prepare and arrange an appropriate pit.
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How to Build Your Campfire
If you find a good pit at your campsite, it's time to safely build your campfire!
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How to Maintain and Extinguish Your Campfire
Safety doesn't end when the fire's lit. Learn how to safely maintain and put out your campfire here.
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