What is a key way to prevent human-caused wildfires on outings?

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  1. Leave campfires burning
  2. Build fires on windy days
  3. Fully extinguish campfires before leaving

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  1. Scouting America: Wildland Fire Management www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wildland-fire-management Checked 2026-11-07.

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