Gov. Josh Shapiro posted a video on Twitter to encourage Pennsylvanians to exercise caution when starting fires, noting the state is right now in its most dangerous period for wildfire.
Wildfires in the past seven days have burned more than 5,000 acres in Pennsylvania, prompting Gov. Josh Shapiro to call in reinforcements to get the message out about how to prevent more acres from burning.with Smokey Bear urging everyone to keep three things in mind before starting a fire:23 counties, including the southcentral regionNever leave a fire unattended. He noted debris burning is the leading cause of all fires in Pennsylvania.
According to the state Department of Conservation, there were 151 wildfires over the past week, includingthat burned 4,376 acres of private land, Pinchot State Forest and State Game Lands 119. This wildfire in Luzerne County burned burning 4,376 acres of private and state forest and game lands as of Sunday, April 18, 2023, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Mike Nester | lehighvalleylive.com contributorAlready this year, Pennsylvania has experienced 883 wildfire – which represents about 70% of the nearly 1,200 wildfires in all of last year – and has burned 5,280 acres, according to the department’s statistics.
Other tips the department’s Bureau of Forestry offer to prevent wildfires include making sure to clear the area before starting a fire; keep the fire small; and make sure there is a ready source of water and a rake nearby to extinguish any embers that escape. In his video, Shapiro urges Pennsylvanians to be mindful of their responsibility to do their part to prevent wildfires. He concludes by walking into the governor’s office and seeing Smokey standing by the historic fireplace in there, Shapiro said to the iconic former U.S. Forest Service mascot: “Don’t worry I’m not going to light any fires in here. You’re good.”If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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