The Hewlett fire in Colorado

A fire caused by an alcohol stove?

Bummer.

I read here and elsewhere about bans along portions of the PCT due to previous fire incidents.

I really like my alcohol burners for their light weight and simplicity.

Those who don't have common sense need training on how to…

1.)Find as level an area as possible to set up the stove.

2.)Clear the area of any "tinder" where you are going to be using your stove.

3.)A watched pot never boils but an un-watched stove is a fire waiting to happen.

4.)Be prepared with water and sand or dirt to smother any accidentally ignited
material.
(See rule number 2)

5.)When you are finished make sure that your cooking fire or stove is cool and
extinguished.

FWIW Alcohol stoves are not the enemy here. Accidental fires from cooking in camp can happen equally as much with wood fires, wood stoves, canister stoves and alcohol stoves.

Party On,

Newton