Fully extinguish your campfire to prevent it from turning wild [Video]

SALT LAKE CITY — Sitting around the campfire is a popular summer evening event. However, if they aren’t maintained and extinguished properly, they can turn into wildfires.

According to the United States Bureau of Land Management, you can take steps to prevent your campfire from going rogue from the beginning.

Starting and maintaining a safe campfire

Before you start a campfire, the Utah Department of Natural Resources said to make yourself aware of current fire restrictions for the area. Ensure that you are starting the fire in an approved location.

Avoid starting fires on windy days, as sparks can be carried away from the site.

Secondly, campfires do not need to be large to provide light and heat. The BLM said that a few small logs are enough to begin.

If your fire begins to wither, you can always add another small amount of fuel later on. “Keep it under control by only adding …