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Basic Facts
Fire Safety
Bel Air Brentwood Fire
Smokey the Bear
100
Where do wildfires occur?
Dry areas, or woodland areas (forests)
100
What is the FIRST should you do if there is a wildfire next to your home?
Evacuate your home
100
Where in the world did this fire occur?
Near L.A. California
100
What year was Smokey the Bear created?
1944
200
How do wildfires begin?
Lightning, heat, accidents
200
Who should you call if you are caught in a wildfire
Police, any authorities, park rangers
200
What year did this fire occur?
1961
200
Why was he created?
He was created to teach people about fire safety.
300
How do you put out a wildfire?
fire retardant or water dropped from an overhead plane.
300
What is one thing you must do while camping to avoid a wildfire
Never leave a campfire unattended
300
How many properties (homes) did this fire destroy
484 (around 450)
300
Where was he created?
South-western U.S.
400
Name one way that wildfires affect the environment
Either air pollution or lack of oxygen
400
Name an item that would be great to have in a safety kit
Flashlight, band-aids, etc.
400
How many acres did this fire cover?
6090 acres (around 6100)
400
Care will prevent ___ out of 10 wildfires
9
500
Name one place (besides California) that frequently has wildfires
Australia, Arizona, Texas, etc.
500
In the event of a fire, where in that area should you go to find clearer air?
Get low to the ground
500
What do researchers believe is the cause for this fire?
accidental start-up
500
What is Smokey's motto?
Only you can prevent wildfires!