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In just seconds, a spark or even the
sun’s heat alone sets off an inferno.
The wildfire quickly spreads, con-
suming the thick, dried-out vegetation
and almost everything else in its path.
What was once a forest becomes a vir-
tual powder keg of untapped fuel. In a
seemingly instantaneous burst, the wild-
fire overtakes thousands of acres of sur-
rounding land, threatening the homes
and lives of many in the vicinity.
An average of five million acres burn
every year in the United States, caus-
ing millions of dollars in damage. Once
a fire begins, it can spread at a rate of
up to 14.29 miles per hour consuming
almost everything in its path. As a fire
spreads over brush and trees, it may take ladder on the house for access to roof
on a life of its own finding ways to keep
itself alive, even spawning smaller fires
by throwing embers miles away.
On a hot summer day, when drought
conditions peak, something as small as
a spark from a campfire or barbecue
grill can ignite a raging wildfire. Some-
times, fires occur naturally, ignited by
heat from the sun or a lightning strike.
However, the majority of wildfires are
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the result of human carelessness. visibility of your home in heavy smoke. Ranger District) and Fort Huachuca
Common causes for wildfires include If advised to evacuate, do so immedi- have set the fire index to “high” (yel-
low). Fires are limited to established pits
arson, campfires, discarding lit cigarettes, ately and safely. Wear protective cloth- or barbecues only.
improperly burning debris, playing with ing – sturdy shoes, cotton or woolen
matches or fireworks, or prescribed fires. clothing, long pants, long sleeved shirt, In accordance with Garrison Com-
gloves and a handkerchief to protect mand Policy 14-019, all lit cigarettes or
The Fort Huachuca Office of Fire your face. cigars will be properly extinguished and
Prevention shares information on how discarded in an enclosed receptacle. Do
to protect your home inside and out dur- For more information, visit the not park vehicles in grassy areas due to
ing a wildfire. Fort Huachuca Fire Prevention/Safe- possible sparks from catalytic convert-
ty Office, Building 22404, or call ers.
If you’re sure you have time, take 520.533.7009/1870.
these steps to protect your home. Using, selling or possessing fireworks
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Outside, seal attic and ground vents Based on current conditions, the
with pre-cut plywood or commercial Garden Canyon remains closed until
seals. Remove gas grills from decks Coronado National Forest (Sierra Vista further notice.
and patios, and place propane tanks in
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outside taps Place a non-combustible
evacuation could induce. Now is the time to take precautions to protect your home.
for firefighters. Remove firewood or
any other stored combustibles near your
home. Remove all shrubs and debris
within 15 feet of your home.
Inside, close windows, vents, doors,
venetian blinds or non-combustible
window coverings and heavy drapes.
Shut off all gas or propane and turn off
pilot lights. Move flammable furniture
into the center of the home away from
windows and sliding-glass doors. Turn
on a light in each room to increase the
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