Question

What do people do during a forest fire?

Answer 1

Here's what to do if you're caught in a forest fire

Don't try to outrun the blaze. ...

If there is no water nearby, find a depressed, cleared area with little vegetation, lie low to the ground, and cover your body with wet clothing, a blanket, or soil. ...

Protect your lungs by breathing air closest to the ground, through a moist cloth, if possible, to avoid inhaling smoke.

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Answer 2

Firefighters work to put out a fire in Valparaiso.REUTERS/Eliseo FernandezA combination of strong winds and severe drought conditions led blazes to grow to 21,000 acres in Northern California, in the San Bernardino Mountains, by Wednesday evening, leading residents of one summer camp to evacuate.

A historic four-year drought has fueled large wildfires in the state, and experts are predicting that the 2015 season could be particularly severe, according to the L.A. Times. With that in mind, now may be a good time to review safety procedures in the event of a wildfire.

Here's what to do if caught in a wildfire:

Don't try to outrun the blaze. Instead, look for a body of water such as a pond or river to crouch in.If there is no water nearby, find a depressed, cleared area with little vegetation, lie low to the ground, and cover your body with wet clothing, a blanket, or soil. Stay low and covered until the fire passes.Protect your lungs by breathing air closest to the ground, through a moist cloth, if possible, to avoid inhaling smoke.

Separate fires north of Los Angeles began Wednesday afternoon and caused 1,000 people to evacuate their homes in the Santa Clarita neighborhood of Newhall. Several highways were closed and four helicopters and 450 firefighters stood at the ready as the aircraft poured water on the fire.

apThe cause of the blaze is yet to be determined but an investigation is underway. By Wednesday night, the blaze remained near Santa Clarita, but majority of this fire has now been reduced to embers and evacuation orders have now been lifted.

If advised to evacuate your home:

Do so immediately.Know your evacuation route ahead of time and prepare an evacuation checklist and emergency supplies.Wear protective clothing and footwear to protect yourself from flying sparks and ashes.Before You Leave, Prepare Your HouseRemove combustibles, including firewood, yard waste, barbecue grills, and fuel cans, from your yard.Close all windows, vents, and doors to prevent a draft.Shut off natural gas, propane, or fuel oil supplies.Fill any large vessels - pools, hot tubs, garbage cans, or tubs - with water to slow or discourage fire.

Los Angeles County Fire Department public information officer Tony Imbrenda told local news stations that the land conditions were drier than usual for the time of year, noting that these weather conditions were typical of August weather. The cause of the fire is yet unknown and as of Wednesday morning, one firefighter and a jail inmate helping battle the blaze were slightly injured.