What about using incendiary flares in areas where fires are prohibited (most of the NW this year). The extreme fire hazard has caused some rather unusual interpertations of fire rules.

I carry incendiary flares, but also the triangular reflector "flares" required by truckers. Have used them many times and they seem to be worthwhile. Not as attention grabbing as a fire, but much safer in some areas. I have been told that an incendiary flare is considered an "un-attended fire".