All winter burning must be extinguished, contact a local fire Guardian if you have questions about winter burning you have done. When checking an extinguished burn pile, spread around any remaining debris so you can probe the area for hot spots. Use your hand and feel for heat over the ash pile or use a long metal rod to probe into the pile and feel for heat. If you see smoke or feel heat, the fire is still burning beneath the surface. Drench any remaining hot spots with water and stir up the ashes, keep monitoring the area especially on windy days.