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 Embers may simply fall off of logs and be carried away by the air, or they may be ejected at high speed by exploding pockets of [[sap]]. With these dangers in mind, some places prohibit all open fires, particularly during times of the year that are prone to [[wildfire]]s.
-Campfires are prohibited in many public camping areas. Public areas with large tracts of [[woodland]] usually have signs indicating the level of fire danger, which usually depends on recent rain and the amount of deadfalls or dry debris; when the danger is highest, all open [[fire]]s are prohibited. Even in safer times, it is common to require registration and permits to build a campfire. Such areas are often kept under observation by [[park ranger|rangers]], who will dispatch someone to investigate any unidentified plume of smoke.
+Campfires are prohibited in many public camping areas. Public areas with large tracts of woodland usually have signs indicating the level of fire danger, which usually depends on recent rain and the amount of deadfalls or dry debris; when the danger is highest, all open [[fire]]s are prohibited. Even in safer times, it is common to require registration and permits to build a campfire. Such areas are often kept under observation by [[park ranger|rangers]], who will dispatch someone to investigate any unidentified plume of smoke.
 == Finding a site, and other safety measures ==