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What local condition can make an open campfire inappropriate?

A temporary ban on open flames.

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  1. A cloudy forecast
  2. A temporary open-flame ban ✔
  3. Having a metal cookpot

Why: A campfire is never automatic. Check local rules and temporary restrictions first, because an open-flame ban makes lighting one inappropriate.

Huh, didn't know that: The pamphlet says to build fires only where local land management rules allow them.

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Why did the campfire read the rules? It did not want to get burned by a citation.
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Answer: A temporary open-flame ban. A campfire is never automatic. Check local rules and temporary restrictions first, because an open-flame ban makes lighting one inappropriate.

  1. Scouting America Wilderness Survival Pamphlet filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Wilderness%20Survival.pdf
    Be mindful of any temporary bans against open flames in the area.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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