I received this little tid bit of information from my local fire department.
Inter-Canyon Fire & Rescue
According to the State Fire Service, the rains of August still have not helped the fuel moisture levels as much as was hoped. 1000 hour fuels (large standing dead trees) are in the 6%-16% levels. For comparison, KILN-DRIED lumber at the hardware stores are around 16%. Please maintain fire awareness around your community.
Looks like first time burners in my area can CSS now and be ready for this winter if they are cutting beetle killed pine.
Inter-Canyon Fire & Rescue
According to the State Fire Service, the rains of August still have not helped the fuel moisture levels as much as was hoped. 1000 hour fuels (large standing dead trees) are in the 6%-16% levels. For comparison, KILN-DRIED lumber at the hardware stores are around 16%. Please maintain fire awareness around your community.
Looks like first time burners in my area can CSS now and be ready for this winter if they are cutting beetle killed pine.