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Bookmark or Share- NFPA - Firewise USA®Research around home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the main way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a mile through the wind can cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.
- Health advice: wildfires in the WHO European RegionHow wildfires can affect your health Close to the fires, smoke is a health risk because vegetation fires generate toxic gaseous and particle air pollutants. The effects of smoke range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to more serious disorders, including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbated asthma and premature death.
- Forest Fires vs Wildfires - NFPAA wildfire can be defined as a wildland fire. It is a fire originating from an unplanned ignition source, such as lightning, volcanos, or human causes, that burns in what’s known as the wildland, which is generally underdeveloped and uninhabited land. Wildlands can include forests, grasslands, brushlands, and other ecosystems—even croplands.
- How Do Wildfires Start - NFPAHow Do Wildfires Start. From lightning to human causes such as campfires and fireworks, learn more about the various ignition sources for wildfires and how to stay safer.
- Preparing homes for wildfire - NFPANFPA - Preparing homes for wildfire. There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home.
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