Wildland Fire Danger Key

Current Status

Low    Sept.-March

-The burn ban has been lifted for the Haines Borough.  We have received steady rain in the two weeks.  Burn barrels & campfires are allowed with standard precautions about nearby combustible materials. Larger open burns need to be checked out by fire department officials prior to burning.  You need a valid 2009 burn permit and need to call the HVFD at 766-2115 or 766-2121 prior to starting your burn.     

Please remember that you are responsible for fires you start.  Please be careful with all potential fire hazards.

Wildland Fire Danger is an index of potential hazard when burning. Be aware that as weather conditions change, so will the wildland fire danger index!



LOW

  • Fires do not readily start.
  • Fires that do start spread slowly with low resistance to control.

MODERATE

  • Fires can start from most accidental causes, but the number of starts is generally low.
  • Fires burn at moderate intensities, heavy fuel concentrations will burn hot.

HIGH

  • Fires start easily from most causes.
  • Control of fires can become difficult if initial attack not initiated promptly, especially in heavy fuels.
  • Most fires controlled within first burning period.

VERY HIGH

  • Fires start readily and spread quickly.
  • Resistance to control is high, as is the potential for large fires.
  • Fire behavior is often erratic,"blow up"potential is high.

EXTREME

  • Severe fire conditions, potential for fire disaster is high.
  • Direct attack of fires is virtually impossible, fires often escape initial attack.
  • Fire behavior is erratic, "blow ups" may be expected.
  • Resistance to control is high, fires not usually controlled until burning subsides.