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When you live in the country (like we do) the chances are – you will eventually see a need to burn something. It won’t take long before you accumulate a pile of stuff. Here is my basic burn pile advice (from someone who is NOT a fire expert).
Do I need to contact or consult anyone before burning things
It’s always good to reach out to your local fire department and hear what they advise. Some parts of the country may not allow you to randomly have open fires going. And, some times the weather conditions may be too dangerous for any fires… and believe me when I tell you (in the perfect weather conditions) an open fire can get very hot, and very dangerous… very quickly! Even if you have burnt things before… next time, the weather conditions may be dangerously-different
What should I wear when burning a pile
Try to avoid highly flammable fabrics, or clothes that shrink under heat. Or even fancy clothes that may catch a lot of smoke. Cause, you most probably don’t want to ruin your wardrobe, simply because you failed to plan ahead of time.
How long can I leave a fire unattended
Never! You will never believe how easily, or how quickly things can get out of hand. If and when you decide to burn some stuff (especially an open burn pile) make sure you block out a sufficient amount of time for that task. No rushing! In my experience (when I burnt the pile in today’s photograph) the fire just kept going on and on and on. I ended up staying there for several hours. I think I was there for at least three hours! But, it all depends with the type (and quantity) of things that you are burning.
What other precautions must I observe when burning things on a farm
– Avoid burning toxic materials, toxic liquids, tires, etc.
– Give your neighbors a heads-up, so that they know not to panic (when they see smoke on your property).
– It wouldn’t hurt to look at a weather app for “fire danger warnings” or consult with the fire department first before burning anything. Safety first.
Conclusion on burn pile fires
In conclusion, I need to tell you some final (yet extremely crucial) pieces of unprofessional advice – after everything is said and done, never leave the fire site with heat and ambers still burning! Always make sure that the flames are 100% dead, before calling it a day. And, before the burning even begins – Clear a wide area around your burn pile, and always have a water pump or garden hose connected (the whole time).
Make sure that you do not have any dry grass (or whatever) running from your burn pile to other areas. And, never ever leave an open fire unattended. Plus – Be very prepared to stand there longer than you expected.
And, like I have said above – always make sure you have a water pump or garden hose attached, before the fire begins. You should also water the area around your burn pile, and drench it as much as possible. To try and avoid a runaway fire! Like the many other fires, that we constantly hear, and see, on TV.
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