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Actions to take immediately:
Try and smother/put it out
Call 911
Get your go bag
Leave the area
Ground:
Fires that burn beneath the surface layer in deep accumulations of humus, peat, and decayed roots.
Surface:
The most common type of wildfire, burning loose debris, fallen leaves, dry grasses, shrubs, and small trees on the forest or brush floor.
Crown:
Intense fires that burn and spread through the top canopies of trees and heavy shrubs.
How can smoke affect your health?
By poor air quality (smoke) causes serious health issues by introducing contaminants into the respiratory tract, leading to inflammation and oxidative stress throughout the body. It causes over 8 million premature deaths annually worldwide by exacerbating heart and lung diseases, including stroke, lung cancer, asthma, and COPD.
How can fire be beneficial for the world?
Fire is a vital ecological force and an essential tool that sustains ecosystems and drives human progress. It promotes plant regeneration, recycles nutrients into the soil, supports wildlife habitats, and reduces the buildup of combustible dead vegetation.
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