A nice idea, and a good solution where a previous rock pit cannot be used. However some of us live in areas where restricted open fires are not allowed for months on end. Fire season just extends from early spring to late fall....erggg Even the camp ground BBQ grill stands have become unusable, only gas/propane is allowed, no charcoal even......WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING
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One of the downfalls of living in a dry climate zone. Fire restrictions have become a way of life, and the equipment your legally SUPPOSED to have with you. Like a 5 gallon jug, a shovel (mandatory during fire season)-NEVADA. It will be interesting to see if States like CA, implement a much more aggressive prevention and control policy, instead of just saying.......WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING. Growing up, i remember when i was a kid, the chain gang inmates working brush control in the Malibu canyon area along the roads, when smoking and cigarette use were more prevalent. That was over 50 years ago,, i don't know if that program is still in existence. I imagine after this last years devastation and loss of life, municipalities and politicians might finally implement programs that will start to mitigate to this trend. After all, it's cheaper for preventative steps, than the cost of fighting a fire after it starts. Certain building codes, brush management around homes, etc, can be implemented.
If home owners just put a couple of RAINBIRD SPRINKLERS on their roof a few hours before a fire reached the home, there is a good chance it could be saved, along with any foliage near the house that became saturated with over-spray. This would not work for every house on a block due to water pressure, but those home owners with foresight would at least have a chance.
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