Around 2,000–3,000 wildfires occur in Finland every year, most of them caused by human activity. If you light a campfire, remember to extinguish it properly. Thorough extinguishing requires water, so make sure you have access to water beforehand.
Also exercise caution when using grills, burning brushwood and smoking.
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Instructions for Safe Fire Use
Think of both others and yourself, and familiarize yourself with the instructions for safe fire use.
Wildfires cause many kinds of damage to both the environment and society. The person responsible for a fire may be liable for damages amounting to millions of euros. In Finland, there is no minimum age at which a person can be held liable for damages.
Do You Know How to Extinguish a Campfire?
Extinguishing a campfire requires both water and care.
By acting correctly, you can ensure that no wildfire starts because of you.
What is an open fire?
An open fire is any fire that can spread through the ground or by sparks. Examples include disposable grills, campfires, brush burning and bonfires.
If you notice a wildfire, act as follows
- Call the emergency number 112.
- Warn people nearby.
- If it is a small fire, try to extinguish it with water or sand, but do not put yourself in danger.
- Move to a safe location if necessary.
Vili and Veli’s Campfire Mishap
– See why Veli’s pine cone burned
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