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Title: 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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