The Bonfire Hazard
More and more attention is being directed by fire chiefs and others to the hazard of the bonfire in cities and populous towns. Many municipalities have ordinances prohibiting the burning of rubbish, old papers, leaves, etc., in public streets or in a vicinity where there are any buildings. There is good reason for such restrictions, as many bad fires have been traced to the flying sparks from bonfires being carried to shingle roofs or into rooms where inflammable curtains and other draperies form an excellent feeding ground for the embers.
Perhaps the greatest of all of the hazards of this nature, especially at this time of the year, is the burning of dead leaves by householders and others. This practice has been recognized as dangerous to such a degree that in many municipalities the burning of the accumulation of dead leaves in the fall is absolutely prohibited by law, while in others it is forbidden except within certain safe distances from residences or other structures.
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