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Wildfires

Most wildfires are started by?

    People
    Lightning
    The Sun

What should you do if your clothes catch fire?

    Run as fast as you can.
    Stop, drop and roll.
    Find water and pour it on the flames.

What is the main reason that wildfires threaten more and more homes each year?

    More wildfires are being started in neighborhoods.
    More people are building homes in woodland settings.
    More homes are being built with wooden shingles instead of fire retardant materials.

What is the most vulnerable part of a house in the event of a wildfire?

    Porch
    Deck
    Roof

If your home is at risk from wildfire, what can you do to reduce the fire hazard?

    Mow and water the grass regularly.
    Regularly dispose of newspapers and rubbish at an approved site.
    BOTH of the above; mow and water the grass regularly and regularly dispose of newspapers and rubbish at an approved site.