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Wild Fires and Fire Prevention
Forest FiresThe burning of wooded areas such as forest by natural and man made consequences. Often millions of acres are destroyed annually.
 
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Fires and Wildfires: A Practical Survival Guide
The Worst Wildfires of All Time
Wildfires: The Science Behind Raging Infernos
Fire in Their Eyes: Wildfires and the People who Fight Them
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Five Surprising Facts About Wildfires | AccuWeather
11 Facts About Wildfires | DoSomething.org
Wildfires: Interesting Facts and F.A.Q.
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Ready.gov: Wildfires
Global Warming and Forest Fires
Global Warming and Forest Fires
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NASA The Why Files Scholarly Articles
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FEMA Wikipedia Weather Wizkids
UNECE Firewise Borealforest fire prevention
USGS A Global Perspective on Wildfires
Ready.gov Wild Fire Topics of Study
Wildland Fire - Forest Service - USDA
Wildfire Articles | Earthdata
Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters
Forests | Special Issue : Fire Effects and Management in Forests
Understanding Fire Effects on the Environment US Forest Service
Peer Reviewed Articles on the Effects of Wildfires and Fire Prevention
Global trends in wildfire and its impacts: perceptions versus realities in a changing world
Disasters
Disasters
Wildfire Smoke Exposure and Human Health: Significant Gaps in Research for a Growing Public Health Issue
Wildfire Ignitions: A Review of the Science and Recommendations for Empirical Modeling
Fire deficit increases wildfire risk for many communities in the Canadian boreal forest
Research Perspectives on the Public and Fire Management: A Synthesis of Current Social Science on Eight Essential Questions
Glossary
Glossary
Tips to Prevent Forest Fires
1. When burning leaves always keep a source of water nearby to prevent the fire from spreading.
2. Never burn leaves when you have high wind gusts.
3. Never leave a campfire burning without someone present.
4. Don't celebrate anything using fireworks.