7 simple ways to keep wildfires at bay

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7 simple ways to keep wildfires at bay Recent wildfires in California and Australia have wreaked havoc, highlighting a severe concern. Did you know that people create 1.3 million fires per year, the most prevalent cause being trash burning? While meteorologists can foresee conditions that are conducive to wildfire ignition, such as dry and windy conditions, actions to prevent future wildfires may be made. For more information, please visit our website. We are the top provider of fire safety equipment Dubai, as well as the best firefighting contractors.

1. Fires that have gone unattended should be reported. Recent wildfires in California and Australia have wreaked havoc, highlighting a severe concern. Did you know that people create 1.3 million fires per year, the most prevalent cause being trash burning? While meteorologists can foresee conditions that are conducive to wildfire ignition, such as dry and windy conditions, actions to prevent future wildfires may be made.

2. Put out the fire pits and campfires when you're through. Many people wonder how to prevent wildfires, but the most straightforward way is to be cautious when building a campfire or using a fire pit. Always keep an eye on a fire that has been left unattended for more than a few minutes. Also, once you've finished with the fire, make sure it's fully extinguished. Use water or ashes to extinguish the flames. Tents and sleeping gear should be kept away from any fire pit or campfire to avoid giving fuel to the fire. Loose kindling and branches found around the campsite can be used to feed the fire. Make sure the surroundings is clean and devoid of anything that could catch fire from an errant spark to avoid wildfires.

3. Do not throw lit cigarettes out a moving vehicle's window. Never throw lit cigarettes, tobacco products, or matches onto the ground or from a moving vehicle. Both cigarettes and matches provide enough heat to start a fire. Make sure all cigarettes are completely extinguished before discarding them. Carelessly tossing a cigarette butt on the ground might spark a significant number of wildfires, especially in severely dry conditions. 4. Use caution when working with combustible liquids. When using propane to refuel stoves, lanterns, or heaters, be extremely cautious. Before filling these devices, wait till they have completely cooled. Any combustible liquid can


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