How to prevent wildfire prevention

Preventing wild forest fires is something we must all learn about. Sometimes the very little careless acts can cost the city a lot and even lives can be lost. Unlike many natural disasters, most wildfires are caused by people—and can be prevented by people, too. a weather forecaster are not yet able to forecast wildfire outbreaks, so people in fire-prone areas should plan ahead and prepare to leave with little notice. Here are some tips on how to prevent wildfires and what to do if you're caught in the middle of one. Below we have analyzed some important tips of how to prevent wildfire.

Some Tips

 Never leave a fire unattended. Completely extinguish the fire—by dousing it with water and stirring the ashes until cold—before sleeping or leaving the campsite.

When camping, take care when using and fueling lanterns, stoves, and heaters. Make sure lighting and heating devices are cool before refueling. Avoid spilling flammable liquids and store fuel away from appliances.

Do not discard cigarettes, matches, and smoking materials from moving vehicles, or anywhere on park grounds. Be certain to completely extinguish cigarettes before disposing of them.

Follow local ordinances when burning yard waste. Avoid backyard burning in windy conditions, and keep a shovel, water, and fire retardant nearby to keep fires in check. Remove all flammables from yard when burning.

Evacuation Tips

If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

Know your evacuation route ahead of time and prepare an evacuation checklist and emergency supplies.

Wear protective clothing and footwear to protect yourself from flying sparks and ashes.

Before You Leave, Prepare Your House

Remove combustibles, including firewood, yard waste, barbecue grills, and fuel cans, from your yard.

Close all windows, vents, and doors to prevent a draft.

Shut off natural gas, propane, or fuel oil supplies.

Fill any large vessels—pools, hot tubs, garbage cans, or tubs—with water to slow or discourage fire.

If Caught in a Wildfire

Don't try to outrun the blaze. Instead, look for a body of water such as a pond or river to crouch in.

If there is no water nearby, find a depressed, cleared area with little vegetation, lie low to the ground, and cover your body with wet clothing, a blanket, or soil. Stay low and covered until the fire passes.

Protect your lungs by breathing air closest to the ground, through a moist cloth, if possible, to avoid inhaling smoke.