MDC staff are well-trained to detect and suppress wildfires. While wildfires can ignite naturally or by accident, intentional arsonists can be the culprit. Prescribed fire is an effective management tool in a controlled setting, but initiating a wildfire is destructive, dangerous, and illegal.
If you see or learn of an act of arson, please call the OGT/Arson Hotline at 1-800-392-1111 or contact your local Conservation Agent.
Reports can be anonymous and information leading to an arrest and conviction can result in a reward up to $1,000.
