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National Park Service 

NPS seeks public help preventing wildfires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

 

Last updated 8/5/2020 at 6:29pm



According to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, 85% of all wildfires in Washington State are caused by humans.

Already this summer the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area has had five wildfires started on National Park Service lands, the NPS says.

One of those was caused by a lightning strike, the other four were caused by humans — either through the illegal use of fireworks or unattended campfires.

“There is not much land between the park and our private neighbors,” an NPS release notes. “Fires can quickly spread from National Park Service lands to private property, destroying private homes and businesses.”

The NPS asks for the public’s help to prevent human-caused wildfires: Call 911 to report a fire or if you see suspicious or illegal fire activity or use of fireworks on public lands.

Use the Washington State Department of Natural Resources arson tip line (1-800-552-7766) or report forest fires by calling 1-800-562-6010.


State Department of Ecology tips to help prevent wildfires:

• NEVER throw cigarettes out your car window.

• Don’t park hot vehicles in the grass.

• Make sure trailer chains don’t drag on the ground causing sparks.

• Adhere to burn and open fire bans.

• Report illegal burning.

• When they’re allowed, fully extinguish campfires so that they are cold to the touch.

 

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