Which safety precautions must be taken when burning crop residue?
• Cultivate a fireguard around the field. • Ensure windrows are dry to minimize smoke. • If winds are very light, ignite windrows at intervals of 30 to 40 feet (10 to 12 metres). If winds are moderate, burn against the wind. • Do not burn at all if the wind is likely to blow smoke toward nearby roadways, neighbours or communities. • Keep a constant watch over the fire. If fire or smoke creates a hazard on adjacent roadways, or if any other dangerous situation develops, call your local RCMP immediately.
