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    Default Elevated Fire Danger on the A.T.

    The following statement was issued by the chief ranger of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

    With the current elevated fire danger across the Mid-Atlantic States hikers are asked to do their part to help protect the trails and forests by using extreme care with fire. Consider avoiding the use of ground fire, even in fire rings, and instead rely on your backpack stove for cooking. This eliminates the potential of leaving dangerous hot coals behind. Additionally, hikers are asked to report any large smoke columns or apparently unattended fires promptly to the local 911 dispatch.

    Due to the low humidity and dry fuel conditions many states currently have high fire warnings in effect. New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia have had wild fires burn along the Appalachian Trail this weekend and firefighters suppressed fires near the Trail in New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia earlier this year.

    Check local conditions and alerts when planning your hike. Watch for and obey all trail closures. Follow instructions for alternate routes that may be identified during fires or fire-fighting activities. Temporary closures and detours are for your safety and will be lifted as soon as conditions permit.

    Laurie Potteiger
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    Have there been any absolute restrictions on ground fires as a result of this condition? We have a planned walk in the Duncannon PA area at the end of this month
    Susquehanna Slim

    Go Long!

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    nothing absolute...it's a strong recommendation. was out this past weekend, signs were posted everywhere saying "avoid all groundfires".

    i use an uco candle lantern. it throws enough light to have a LNT campfire. collapse it and put it in your backpack when finished.

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    ny/nj are dry as a bone right now. carry extra water and avoid fires, whether fire restrictions are posted or not.

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    Another reason for all you nature girls to shave more often...

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    Thanks for the heads up Laurie, the fires here proved that last weekend here in Pa.
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

    Woo

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