Fire Danger Ratings in BWG
Fire danger ratings are generally monitored from April 1 to October 31 of each year. The current rating is shown on this page throughout this period, and on the homepage of the Town of BWG website beginning with the first incidence of a rating higher than Low.
| Low Hazard Ignition of forest fuels will be difficult and spread potential is limited. No control problems.
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| Moderate Hazard Grasses, dry branches will easily ignite. Spread to adjacent fuels would be slow. Control of fire may be difficult. Take normal precautions.
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| High Hazard ONLY fires for cooking will be allowed.
Most forest fuels will ignite easily and spread rapidly. Control would be difficult. |
| Extreme Hazard - BURN BAN IN EFFECT Restrictions will be in effect. ALL categories of burn permit are revoked.
The forest fuels are dry and explosive. Sparks will ignite fuels easily and spread would be rapid; virtually impossible to control.
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