Due to extended drought conditions, it is advised to use extreme caution when starting an outdoor fire, according to the McKean County commissioners, Department of Emergency Services, and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
If you choose to start an outdoor fire, be sure to clear vegetation around the fire, keep a hand tool and plenty of water on site, and to carefully extinguish fires by drowning with water and stirring with a hand tool until all coals and embers are out and cool to the touch.
McKean County officials warned that, due to Pennsylvania statutes, if you start a wildfire, you may be responsible for all suppression costs incurred for extinguishing it.
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