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The sad truth is that nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are still caused by humans:
- In 2014 there were 7,933 wildfires caused by lightning, but 55,679 wildfires caused by human error (as reported to the National Interagency Fire Center).
- In 2014 more than 3.5 million acres burned due to wildfires in the U.S. of those, more than 1.5 million acres burned due to human-caused wildfires.
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Although most of us don’t behave this way intentionally, each year we learn of devastating wildfires caused by careless behavior which can impact millions of acres of forest and thousands of homes.
We can also be more responsible in our homes when it comes to fire safety as well. Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Only one in five home fires was reported during these hours.
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Always make sure you have some sort of water supply, or fire extinguisher, when you go camping and be very thorough when putting out your campfire.
Fortunately, I do not know anyone affected by a wildfire. My tip would be to make sure to keep dry leaves and branches cleaned up and not to throw cigarette butts out the window of a car or carelessly on the ground.
My neighbors discovered a smoldering grass fire, after thinking they had put their campfire out, the night before. Luckily, they put it out, but I would recommend having a VERY long hose!
Always be careful camping and hiking. People just need to be aware of drought conditions and be smart if they are having a fire.
Prevent wildfires by have a clean yard because clutter can spread a fire. The side of my home and some of my backyard caught on fire a few years back.
I think for wildfire prevention it is essential to stay up to date on the current fire risk for the day. I have never known anyone who has been personally affected by wildfires!
Douse all campfire embers and coals. Don’t throw out your cigarette butts.
No fires, Just be careful . Put out all fire at campsite. Water over it before you leave the campsite.
Always check weather forecasts (ie.high winds) before lighting a campfire.
I don’t know anyone who has been personally affected by a wildfire, but I do know people who live in rural area who have neighbors that burn trash in their back yard where they are not supposed to, but they are afraid to report them. I would encourage them to report it.