Burn ban in effect for JBER

Published June 16, 2016

*BURN BAN* Effective immediately. JBER is currently under Fire Weather Index Condition (Extreme) with more hot/dry weather projected. As a result the JBER Fire Chief announced an installation-wide (including Aurora Housing) ban on all open burning. High temperatures, low humidity and persistent winds has elevated the vegetation in south central Alaska to very high/extreme fire danger levels. All permitted burns, use of outdoor fires and portable fireplaces (Including covered fire pits) have been banned until further notice. The ONLY exceptions to this ban are covered gas, electric and charcoal barbecue grills and fish smokers that are under constant observation.

This ban includes open fires at base RV and tent campsites including those with in-place fire rings. Fire officials are requesting the public cooperate by adhering to the ban and postponing any outdoor fires until conditions improve.

Questions concerning the burn ban restrictions may be directed to the JBER Fire Prevention Office at 384-5555. Current conditions can be found on the JBER Fire Prevention Facebook site at:

www.facebook.com/JBERFireprevention

Please report fires immediately by calling 911.