Glendale Fire says: Lay off the Wood
Via Glendale Fire Department:
The Glendale Fire Department is asking for your voluntary cooperation in discontinuing the use of wood for all outdoor barbeque pits and outdoor fireplaces.Glendale’s 2006-2007 rain season is the driest in recorded history! Due to a record low rainfall and extremely dry conditions, brush areas in Glendale are experiencing record low fuel moisture content resulting in tinder dry vegetation. The Glendale Fire Department is anticipating one of the worst wildfire seasons in years. Flying embers have a dangerous and deadly potential for igniting wildfires. You can do your part to prevent a disaster by refraining from using wood in your outdoor barbeque pits and outdoor fireplaces.
- If you choose to use your barbeque pit or outdoor fireplace to burn wood you must comply with the following safety requirements.
- Once lit, NEVER leave a barbeque pit or outdoor fireplace unattended.
Make sure the barbeque pit or outdoor fireplace has a metal safety spark catching screen covering the barbeque pit or fireplace.- Make sure there is a garden hose or fire extinguisher readily available to put out any unexpected fires.
Solid fuel burning barbeque pits and outdoor fireplaces shall not be used within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material.For additional information regarding outdoor barbeques and fireplaces, or to schedule a home barbeque safety inspection, please contact the Glendale Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau at (818) 548-4810 or visit your neighborhood Fire Station.