Why should you keep a campfire small and attended?

Small attended fires are easier to control.

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  1. Small attended fires are easier to control ✔
  2. Big fires are safer
  3. Fires need no watching

Why: Small, attended fires are easier to control and extinguish. Never leave a campfire unattended.

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A watched fire is a well-behaved fire.
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Answer: Small attended fires are easier to control. Small, attended fires are easier to control and extinguish. Never leave a campfire unattended.

  1. Scouting America: Fire Safety www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fire-safety
    Explain how to set up and keep a campsite safe from fire.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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