Get the Facts about Wildfires
If you’ve never been personally affected by a wildfire, you’ve probably only seen the devastating effects they have on communities through the eyes of a news camera. However, don’t rule out that your area will never fall victim to wildfires simply because you’re not in Southern California. Any area that sees a long period of drought or unusually low precipitation is at risk for a severe wildfire. Every year, an average of 1.2 million acres of US woodland is burned by wildfires. Four out of every five of these fires are caused by humans.The secondary effects of wildfires are often more dangerous than the flames themselves. Erosion, landslides, invasive species, and changes in water quality can cause serious damage to your lifestyle. Furthermore, large wildfires are capable of modifying the local weather conditions and producing their own weather complete with ashes, head, and dryness. (Read the article)
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