Texas wildfires( worst in history )
by Jaya and Hallie
Wildfires
Wildfires can occur anywhere, but are common in the forested areas of the United States.Some of the reasons we have wildfires includes lightning, human carelessness, valcano eruption, or arson.
Fire tornados
This is a fire tornado. A fire tornado is formed when certain conditions depending on their air and currents by a whirl. Fire tornados may be whirlwinds seperated from the flams,either within the burn area or outside it. A tornado fire can make fires more dandangerous.
How do firefighters put out fires?
Firefighters use a new tool called pulaski.Pulaski is a combination of an ax and hoe use to dig fireline.Firefighters also use hotshots and smoke jumpers to clear a large path in a big circle around the fire so the blaze is contained in a ring of dirt. When the fire reaches this area, it runs out of fuel and starves to death. If the fire is too large, however, planes and helicopters fly overhead, dropping water and special chemicals that smother the flames.
Forests after wildfires
few animals are found dead. Animals, whether feathered, furred or scaled have memory of fire embedded in their limbic brains. The first hint of smoke, the first whoosh of dry grass going up in flames or the popping of wood are easily registered by wild animals at great distances, so rarely are they completely caught off guard and thus they have plenty of time to flee.
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/what-happens-to-animals-during-a-forest-fire.html#ixzz2lDwB8CGe
How to prevent forest fires website.
DNR staff work statewide to raise awareness about the high percentage of human-caused fires. In Washington State, the majority of wildfires (85%) are human-caused.
These prevention efforts are aimed primarily at adults—people living in or near the woods; debris burners; occasional campers; hunters; hikers; and those who use fireworks.
2020 Strategic Plan for Wildland Fire Prevention
Wildfire prevention
- don't start an unintended fire;
- never walk away from a smoldering campfire. If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave;
- be a responsible homeowner and take the necessary and appropriate measures to protect you and your neighbors;
- make your home more resistant to wildfire if you live in or near the woods.
Listed below are some of the ways DNR works to inform the public about fire prevention
- Firewise Training
- One-on-one contacts with homeowners
- School Programs
- Fair Exhibits
- Printed Materials
- Signage
- Press Releases
- Radio and TV spots
- Wildfire Awareness Week in May
Statewide Assessment and Strategy
Arson Hotline
Arson Alarm Foundation
1-800-552-7766
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Contacts
Resource Protection Division
General Questions & Information
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
360-902-1300
Fax 360-902-1757
RPD@dnr.wa.gov
Arson Hotline
Arson Alarm Foundation
1-800-552-7766
Files
Campfire Safety Flyer (107KB PDF)
Wildfire Prevention Tip Card (129KB PDF)
Fireworks Flyer (84KB PDF)
Protect Your Home from Wildfire (94KB PDF)
Prevent fires while enjoying outdoors (98KB PDF)
Living with Fire (3,594KB PDF)
Prepare Your Home for Wildfire - Firewise (7,460KB PDF)
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