[AT] Burn bans

[Mark Johnson]

More than once, in Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri, I have seen grass 
fires burn the dead grass over standing water! A springtime burn ban 
makes a whole lot of sense.

Mark J


> The NY burn ban has been in place for 11 years. Every spring from 
> March 16 - May 14. In many areas it isn't all that wet during that 
> time and the dead dry grasses and debris from winter burn easily. So 
> to prevent large areas from burning they placed the ban. It does have 
> exemptions in it for training fires, campfires and a few others but 
> overall bans outdoor burning.
>
> I can say that I sort of like the idea as I HATED trying to fight 
> fires out in fields and wooded areas without any type of off road 
> equipment or even wildland turnout gear. Want fun, try running across 
> a field with a fire hoe or rake in your hands and a 6 gallon indian 
> tank on your back!
> Don't miss that at all...
>