Fire Danger Classifications
Guide Lines for the Town of Charlestown , NH
DEFINITION: “SMOKEY SIGN”
Class I day – Low Fire Danger LOW
Class II day – Moderate Fire Danger MODERATE
Class III day – High Fire Danger HIGH
Class IV day – Very High Fire Danger VERY HIGH
Class V day – Extreme Fire Danger EXTREME
Red Flag day – Danger of Flash Fires RED FLAG
Category I - |
Cook Fire not to exceed 2 feet in Diameter, Contained in steel or masonry ring. |
Category II - |
Camp Fire not to exceed 4 feet in Diameter, to be kindled after 5PM and extinguished before 9AM, unless raining. |
Category III – |
Fires larger than 4 feet in Diameter, to be kindled after 5PM and extinguished before 9AM, unless raining. |
Category I & II Fires may be kindled during Class I, II, and III Days.
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Category III Fires may not be kindled on Class III, IV, and V days.
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No fires may be kindled on Class IV and Class V days, or on
Red Flag Days…Due to the Severe Fire Danger…
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