Campfire Safety: Essential Tips for Responsible Camping
Hello, I’m Oklahoma City misdemeanor defense attorney Dillan Savage with Wirth Law Office, and I practice primarily in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area. Today, we’re going to be discussing campfires—specifically for those who go camping regularly or are planning to do so in the near future.
If you’re going camping and plan on having a warming or general-use campfire, it is essential that you fully extinguish it before leaving. Do not leave a campfire unattended. If you willfully, negligently, or carelessly allow a fire to continue burning without supervision—or worse, allow it to spread—you may be found guilty of a misdemeanor.
Consequences of Careless Campfire Management
This means you could face:
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- A fine of up to $500
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- Up to one year in jail
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- Or both
Think of Smokey Bear: “Only you can prevent forest fires.” That’s not just a public safety message—it reflects legal responsibility as well.
Make sure you do not willfully, negligently, or carelessly let your fire persist without you present—or let it spread. The consequences can be severe.
Stay Informed and Responsible
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My name is Dillan Savage, and I’m the Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney with Wirth Law Office. Thank you for watching.
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