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A huge, roaring wall of open flame rushes toward you. Thick clouds of billowing smoke waft upward from the burning fire. A wildfire has the devastating power to wipe away acres and acres of forest each year. To prevent forest fires, protect yourself, and contribute to the conservation effort, continue on to explore this section!

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[ info ]: introduction - the legend - what's a fire? - causes of fire - forest fires - putting out the fires - fire safety - prediction - preparation - prevention - references - glossary

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