As we get closer to our final event of the year, we wanted to give some reminders about fire safety at our events.
Ground fires are not permitted at Paccar – all fires must be raised off the ground and on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
Fires are not permitted anywhere in the Out of Character camping area, with the exception of camping stoves and similar devices for cooking.
If you are using a camping stove with a gas bottle, please check the gas is connected properly to the stove/cooker before use.
Fires, fire pits and camping stoves should not be used inside tents (unless specifically designed for this purpose, e.g. bell tents with a chimney), close to canopies or to the walls of tents. Extinguished fires and BBQs, including those which appear to be cold, should not be taken into enclosed tent areas (especially overnight while people are sleeping), due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fires should be monitored at all times and should be extinguished before being left unsupervised. Where possible, fires should be extinguished with water before being left overnight, but removing as much unignited fuel should be removed from the fire as possible, spreading embers out in the container to allow them to cool will normally be sufficient.
Ashes should only be disposed of in waste containers when you are entirely sure they are cold. Ashes must not be poured on the ground under any circumstances.
If you encounter an out of control fire, please make a member of staff aware immediately.