Have you ever seen a forest destroyed by fire? A great forest fire is an awful thing to see. Once a fire started, it spreads quickly. Foresters say that late summer is the season when the fire is the greatest danger to woods and forests. They are very dry then. Sometimes when the danger of fire is very great, foresters will not allow anyone to go into the forests.

If people leave a camp-fire burning near a heap of leaves, this often causes a forest fire. Campers must always remember to put out the camp-fire and cover the place with earth. It is the duty of every camper to take the greatest care not to start a forest fire.

Anyone careless enough to start a forest fire has done something, which make life more difficult for all of us. Every fire destroys valuable wood, wildlife and good soil. Everyone of us must know how important it is to care for out great forest and save them from fire.