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How to Use a Fire Saw to Start a FireThis article shows you how to make a fire saw and then use it to start a fire in the outdoors in a situation where you may not have matches.- Fire Suppression SystemsFire suppression refers to the process of controlling and putting out fires to protect the people and lives from injuries and to prevent the loss of property. Fire control tactics vary with different kind of fires.
- Fire Suppression Systems for Controlling FiresFire can really cause havoc, and it is very difficult to control it. Over the years, fire fighters have studied fire in practical environments as well as in laboratories.
Worst State Wildifres, By the NumbersThe Wallow fire has become the largest wildfire in Arizona state history. Let's take a look at some of the worst wildfires in the history of the United States, from California's devastating Cedar Fire to the little-known Peshtigo Fire.- Fire PreventionBush fires can damage property and scare the environment, they can also be destructive and unstoppable, so prevention is the best course of action, this can be done by simply removing neglected rubbish.
- How to Build a FireThis guide explains how to start a fire from the types of wood needed to the actual lighting of the fire. Also, learn different ways for stacking the wood to get ideal burn time or heat output.
The Playlist: FireSongs about Fire- Including: Wang Chung, Jeremy Enigk, Doomtree, Japandroids, Harry Nilsson, Kings of Leon, Rolling Stones, Animal Collective, Blue Foundation, Talking Heads & more.- Phrase Origins: Fight Fire with FireHave you ever done the same thing back to someone who spited you? Why did you fight fire with fire?
Colorado's Fourmile Canyon Fire: More Than 10 Square Miles ConsumedFire is frightening when it is on the loose, no matter where the blaze occurs. When it happens in mountainous, rugged territory, like that of Colorado and Nevada, the fire has the edge.
Fire Safety: What to Do and What Not to Do in a House FireInside you'll learn what to do and what not to do if you become a victim of a working structure fire.- How to Build a Safe and Fun CampfireEveryone enjoys a crackling campfire, but do they know how to build an effective one and safely? Here are the steps to a fun and safe campfire.
Fire Setters: The Psychology Behind ArsonistsWhen young, fire setters can be placed into four categories and possibly helped. Adult fire setters usually cannot stop themselves.- Fire DoorsFire doors placed near work areas, stairwells and corridors provide the extra minutes needed to escape from a burning building.
- California Wildfires 2009: Helping Parents Evacuate Their HomeThe wildfire's impact on my family's idea that we could always depend on our home.
The Ecology of FireFire is part of the ecological picture of natural environments. It can also be a devastating, uncontrollable force.- 2009 Southern California WildfiresWith 80 foot flames, smells of smoke causing hazardous breathing conditions, loss of life and property added to scorching triple-digit temperatures, the Angeles National Forest fires are expected to continue blazing.
California Wildfire Safety for Wheelchair UsersAs the map of the Los Angeles fires reveals, flames are now threatening Glendale. If you are a wheelchair user, who may become affected by the Los Angeles fire, do you know the fire safety strategies to observe?- PART VII: In 62 Yrs: 12508.88 Kms of Green Turns RedGREEN GOLD IN DANGER: PART VI
First-Person: California Wildfires from Venice BeachVenice Beach is about 29 miles from these devastating fires. Offering a frighteningly clear view of this unfolding natural disaster.
California Wildfires: The 2 Freeway Wildfire in GlendaleNever had I been so close to an emergency situation that I had to prepare for evacuation. These are the details of the day a wildfire almost threatened my house.
Power Tools to Blame for California Wildfire?Dubbed the Jesusita fire, the Santa Barbara blaze that has - thus far - rendered 77 homes uninhabitable is thought to have been caused by the use of power tools. Did required brush clearing inadvertently start the fire?- Living and Dying with Fire in Charles Dickens' Hard TimesAn essay in which the symbol of fire is analyzed in Charles Dicken's novel "Hard Times"
Starting a FireStarting a fire is not really that hard - but you must know how to start a fire before you begin. You only need three things.- California Wildfires Burn Acres in Orange, L.A. And Riverside CountiesA first-person report of the fallout from the Southern California wildfires in November, 2008.
- Southern California Wildfires Producing Thick SmokeThe current wildfires that will still take days to contain are producing a heavy smoke across the region and it forced the cancellation of the first-ever Pasadena marathon.
- Sylmar Fire Latest to Hit CaliforniaA new devastating fire is spreading through the community of Sylmar in California, which is just one of two destructive wildfires to spread in California over the last few days.
California Wildfires Maps: Tracking San Diego Fires 2008, Granada Hills FireCalifornia Wildfires Maps: Tracking San Diego Fires 2008, Granada Hills Fire- Causes of California Wildfires? Check Out Chaparral MythsLeaders of an ecological study group say natural factors, not just humans, cause wildfires.
- Marek Fire Erupts Overnight in CaliforniaThe latest wildfire in California has spread through thousands of acres near Lakeview Terrance, as harsh winds threaten to increase the fire's power and hundreds are evacuated.
- California Wildfires: Why Fight Them?California subsidizes development and insurance in fire-prone areas. Should all Californians bear the costs?
Attraction Review: Orlando Fire MuseumEnjoy learning the history of the Orlando fire department at the Orlando Fire Museum. You may also pay tribute to fallen firefighters. Kids who get bored easily should not go.
California Wildfires near Redding Unsettle Firefighter's WifeCalifornia is on fire, and I'm right smack in the middle of the valley south of Redding, where all the smoke seems to settle and linger.- California Wildfires - an Apocalyptic Nightmare Every YearWe've all been warned that The Santa Ana Winds are coming. Every one in knows what that means: 4% humidity, trees in the road, fires likely to break out, and power outages. It's part of our "Autumn" in Southern California.
- Houses in Certain Wealthy Zip Codes Didn't Burn Down During the California WildfiresThe rich are different from you and me. We have to worry about losing everything in a fire. They don't...not anymore.
Researchers Photograph Coyote Escaping California WildfiresAutomated camera survives fire to show coyote escaping and returning to area after fire.- Everyone's an Expert When it Comes to California WildfiresThe war of opinions erupted over the California wildfires. Amazingly enough, many of those voices were from outside the state.
- What to Expect After You've Lost Your House in a Fire and How Long to Recover From ItAs a 2003 Cedar Fire survivor, I offer advice on what to expect for 2007 wildfire survivors.
- Aftermath of the 2007 California Wildfires: Erosion, Flooding and Debris FlowsMany homes were spared the recent wildfires in California. However, there are still dangers these residents face in the form of erosion, flooding, and debris flows.
How Not to Light Yourself on FireConsidering the situation in Southern California, it seems a good time to remind people of some Helpful Ideas that will allow them to avoid lighting themselves on fire. So this is an article to help in this department.- An Evacuation Scam: People Taking Advantage of the California WildfiresWhat one man did to take advantage of the unfortunate situation in Southern California.
