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rain will keep them down for awhile but they are still a threat.”
The forest warden whose territory includes Rappahannock and Madison counties, said the browning frosted grass dries easily with such high temperatures and will bum quickly until it is wet throughly. “With a few showers the leaves get compacted and can protect,” from fire Jenkins said, adding even though the season was wet fire precautions needed to be heeded at all times.
“Use common sense when burning,” he said, adding that those burning should always first notify the local fire company of a controlled burning and follow the below guidelines:
• Stay with the fire at all times.
• Have a rake, hose or water accessible.
• Clear a safety zone around the fire before lighting.
• Spray the dying fire with water, stir and respray until all embers are blackened.
• If burning in a barrel, check to make sure their are no holes and fix a secure top to prevent embers from
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