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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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Posted by Smokey Bear on Thursday, October 8, 2015
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.
How Can You Stay Safe
- Learn how to build a SAFE campfire to prevent wildfires
Campfire Safety - See how easily burning debris can start a wildfire
Debris Burning - Understand how proper equipment maintenance can reduce wildfires
Equipment Maintenance - Safety is not only important indoors, but also around your property and community
Community Fire Safety - How to prevent and detect fires inside your home
Home Fire Safety
Take The Pledge
Pledge to be smart when using fire outdoors so you can do your part to prevent wildfires.
- Understand why some wildfires are caused by careless behavior
It Could Be You - Sign up to Take the Pledge
- National Tally
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my tip is put out your fire at a camp site with dirt if you dont have any water would you rather have a hole or a burning diaster that is out of control killing people animals and ive never been affected or know anyone i live down here in the south i feel so horrible that people have died over in california so so sad i pray for them
just dont ever smoke and throw cigs down on ground,especially when dry,or drought or wind blowing hard,and keep all flamables away from dry areas .i personally do not know of anyone effected by forest fire but have the devastation one can leave behind on the news
Dont throw cigarettes out the window!