Jack writes:


During daylight hours, make smoke from a small fire.

The hunter that did this in San Diego 2 weeks ago was rescued, the 300
homes
he burned could not be rescued.

Too bad those homeowners didn't follow the recommendaions that have been
issued for years now, and cut back the brush and trees around their homes.

It's hard to do this when the "brush and trees" around your home is your
neighbors home.

Do your best to contain your small signal fire, but don't be afraid to use
one. The gunners have a saying: "Better to be judged by twelve than carried
by six." And that applies here, too.

This "small signal fire" grew to burn 10% of San Diego county. He was in no
danger of being "carried by six". He was only in danger of walking a few miles
in the dark or having to spend the night outside. A signal fire may be an OK
idea sometimes, but if you aren't smart enough to not get lost how can you be
smart enough to keep your fire small?

Steve