Wildfires

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Wildfires

• By Emily Norton

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What is a Wildfire?

• A wildfire is a fire that starts in the wild.
  By the
  simplest things such as cigarettes or a spark
  from a car or a chainsaw.
• A wildfire is an uncontrolled fire often
  occurring in wild land areas.

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What Causes a Wildfire?

• Droughts make everything dry so things can start
  a fire easily.
  
• Common causes of wildfires include lightning,
  human carelessness, and volcano eruptions.
  

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Damaged Caused by a Wildfire?

• Miles of plains, forests, and animal habitats can
  be destroyed by these fires.

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Steps to Prepare to be safe in a Wildfire.

• Close all openings to your house. That includes
  all doors, windows, and vents. Close any window
  glass protection like shutters, heavy drapes, and
  blinds.
• Remove light and flammable curtains from the
  windows.

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