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Florida Forest Service provides Wildfire Safety Tips

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News

Posted 5/18/21

The Florida Forest Service provides the following Wildfire Safety Tips:

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Florida Forest Service provides Wildfire Safety Tips

Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:07 pm

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News

The Florida Forest Service provides the following Wildfire Safety Tips:
• Do not drive your vehicles into tall grasses or through dry wooded areas.
• Be mindful when operating equipment outdoors that can create heat or sparks.

• When grilling, grill away from your home, deck railings and from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Never leave your campfire or pile burn unattended.
• Always have a source of water and a shovel available in case your fire gets out.

• Call your local fire and forestry department for any burn restrictions in your area.

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