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Wildfire: are you and your home prepared?
| Author: |
Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact |
| Date: |
1994 |
| Periodical: |
[Ontario, Canada]: [Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact]. [26 p.] |
| Link: |
http://www.glffc.com/public/acrobat/Wildfire.pdf
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| Abstract: |
Three-quarters of wildfires are caused by people being careless. These fires can be prevented. One-third of them are caused by recreationists such as campers, anglers and hunters. In the Great Lakes Region, more than one-quarter, or 1,500 fires annually, are caused from careless burning by residents, and children playing with matches. Fires in rural and forest areas are hard to control. Homes are usually not close to fire stations, and tend to be far apart and hard to reach. There are fewer firefighters than in cities. When fire fighters are sent to protect homes and families from wildfire, other wildfires may have to go unattended. Properties that have not been fire-protected add to the fire hazard. What can be done about it? Adding more firefighting resources is not the answer. The real solution is up to you. As a resident, you have to know the hazards and the risks and learn what you have to do to protect yourself and your property. Ask for help from your local fire agency. When you do everything you can to reduce the risk of fire, you help to reduce wildfires. The cooperation of everyone is needed. |
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