Firefighting efforts have been successful with limiting the size and spread of wildfires this summer, but there is a greater risk of wildfire due to abandoned campfires.  Mt. Hood National Forest firefighters have responded to over 250 human-caused, fire-related incidents since July 1.  While there are currently no fire restrictions on the Mt. Hood National Forest, abandoned campfires are still the leading cause of human-caused wildfires.  Campers need to drown the fire, stir the ash around so the water penetrates the hot coals, and before they leave, make sure it is cool to the touch.  The Forest Service reminds campers that if campfires are left to burn out naturally, embers are likely to escape the fire ring for several hours after visible flames have gone out.  It can take quite a lot of water to thoroughly drown a fire, so bring enough water to drown all remaining hot spots or embers.