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Wildland FireWildland Fire
Flames may sometimes be the least of your worries.

The trend of more and more individuals choosing to live near forests or in remote, rural areas means the potential threat to lives and property from wildland fires becomes greater each year. Prevention is key but there are an overwhelming number of potential causes (lighting, human carelessness, arson, etc.) that make these fires almost inevitable for certain areas. Beyond the flames, wildland fires also can trigger landslides and floods. An effective plan will take these factors into consideration.


ASSE calls for the use of proper respiratory protection for California residents in and around wildfire areas…
http://www.asse.org/newsroom/release.php?pressRelease=948

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