Wildfires are extremely common in many places around the world, including many forested areas of the United States and Canada. In area that are particularly susceptible to wildfires the climates are sufficiently wet so as to allow for the growth of trees and brush that will ultimately fuel the fires, but also experience exceptionally dry periods during the summer and fall months, thus leading to conditions that are perfect for widespread fires. There are a number of different reasons that these fires start, but regardless of how they start they pose a serious threat to those who live in th...
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