State Fire Marshal Office warns of potential forest fires

Topeka, Kan. (Wibw) – Forest fire season is here, a red flag warning is in force in Kansas and the state fire brigade office asks everyone to remain vigilant.

“We had a fire in Westkansas, where there was a fire pit that was used two weeks earlier,” said Lance Feyh, public information manager of the state firefighter. “This heat is still underneath and still swings and the right amount of wind just came up and started again and created a grass fire. The MPs stated that they pulled up, saw the brush on fire and it was gone. It went so quickly that it was so dry. “

Dry conditions create many potential fire starter.

“Sometimes they realize that people who throw cigarettes away or a little outside, a fire start, but our own vehicles can start fires. Warm brakes on a car, metal on metal, metal pieces can fly and when it is just hot enough and ends up in the grass, it can light a fire, ”said Feyh.

People in cities are not excluded from the risk.

“You can still have the same problem in the city of Topeka. We have many parts of the city where houses are close together and if there is a fire in the yard that can spread to several houses and can go down the block, ”said Feyh.

Feyh emphasizes that there are no fires.

“If you make a burning sensation when you are in a red flag warning, you are very responsible. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, had a few fire in which a lady started a fire in her garden, ”said Feyh. “It spread what forest fires in Myrtle Beach caused, and it is criminal responsible, potentially legally liable and financially also for some of the statements that could arise from it.”

In the event of a fire, it is best to get out and stay outside.

“Do you have a plan to get out of the residence, your family, your children. I know that we have all the pets, we love pets, but if you are out of the building, do not look for your pet again, because every second that burns the fire will be bigger and what you may have escaped when you go back to you, it has grown twice and you may now collide on the floor. “

In communities with voluntary fire brigades that are aware of the response time and allow trained providers to interpret the fire.

If you take steps to eliminate your property of fire service starters, to create an evacuation plan and to stay up to date on all warnings, this can help ensure your security this season.

The fire brigade office and the Red Cross offer additional tips to remain safe this season.

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