# @americanredcross on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIMJoh8O2Nt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72588800-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-08T15:00:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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If you guessed that all these things could start a wildfire, you’re correct!

Over 84% of wildfires are started by people. Follow these tips to prevent them:

• Dispose of smoking materials properly. Use deep, sturdy ashtrays and douse cigarette and cigar butts with water before disposal.
• Never leave campfires unattended. Fully extinguish fires by reducing wood logs or burned material to ash and saturating the remaining ashes with water.
• Create a defensible space around your home by clearing dry vegetation and leaves from around your home, roof and gutters.
• Be cautious with fireworks. Choose safe locations away from buildings and trees, and keep a supply or fire extinguisher on hand. Consider canceling fireworks if there’s a drought.

#Wildfires #WildfireSafety #SafetyTips

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wildfiresafety, wildfires, safetytips

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