News
Release
Contact: Troy Hagan
Email: thagan@xxxxxxxxx
Phone: 907-743-9435
Date: September 20, 2010
High temps, dry weather mean higher fire risk
Forest Service asks forest users to exercise caution with fires
Ketchikan, AK— Recent high temperatures, dry weather and fire can be a risky combination. Fire officials on the Tongass National Forest are asking that all area residents, campers, hunters, and day users of the national forest be cautious with any fire.
“We’re not under any closures,” said Forest Fire Management Officer Troy Hagan, “but we are in a period of late summer dry weather, so hunters and recreationists should be extra careful where fire is concerned.”
If you do decide to build a fire, do not leave it unattended at any time, and please make sure you take the time to put it out completely.
The Forest Service is asking the public to remain vigilant when it comes to fire safety.
For more information, contact your local Forest Service ranger district or Forest FMO Troy Hagan at 907-743-9435.
Tongass National Forest
648 Mission St., Ketchikan, AK 99901
Voice 907-225-3101 FAX 907-228-6215 TTY 907-228-6222
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-FOREST
SERVICE
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releases from the Tongass National Forest, please visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/newsroom/newsroom.shtml
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Erin Uloth
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Partnerships and Public Affairs Staff Officer
Tongass National Forest
w. 907.228.6201 | f. 907.228.6292 | c. 907.617.8668
euloth@xxxxxxxxx
