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How to stop wildfires in summers

In April 2024 alone, India reported around 75000 forest fires with Odisha recording the worst numbers. While the nature of forest fires in India is not as serious as in countries like Australia and USA, it is still a matter of great concern.<br><br>That's why Helplocal decided to share ways to prevent wildfires in the hot summers. Here are the ways:<br>Dispose of cigarettes properly<br>Avoid fireworks<br>Get a fire-extinguishing solution<br>Use no-burn fire option<br>A collective effort is required to ensure the stop of wildfires in India. <br><br><br><br>

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How to stop wildfires in summers

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  1. HOW TO STOP WILDFIRES IN INDIAN SUMMERS

  2. WILDFIRES IN INDIA: STATUS In April 2024 alone, India reported around 75000 forest fires with Odisha recording the worst numbers. While the nature of forest fires in India is not as serious as in countries like Australia and USA, it is still a matter of great concern. Preventing wildfires in hot summers of India is crucial to protect animals and ecosystems alike.

  3. TIPS TO STOP WILDFIRES Summer is the time when the risk of wildfires in India increases due to dry conditions. Wildfire prevention methods are essential to ensure wildlands, and those who live in and around them are safe. Helplocal India - trusted for discovering local NGOs in India - brings fire prevention tips and ideas to keep in mind during Indian summers:

  4. TIPS TO STOP WILDFIRES Dispose off cigarettes properly Never put out cigarettes or smoking material in flower planter, your lawn or garden. Use a deep, wide, sturdy metal container with a lid, filled part way with sand or water that should be emptied regularly. Ensure all butts and ash are out by soaking them with water prior to putting in the trash.

  5. TIPS TO STOP WILDFIRES Avoid fireworks Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Keep a bucket, water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. Light fireworks one at a time, and move quickly away from the firework. Recommended reading: Discover disaster recovery NGOs in India

  6. TIPS TO STOP WILDFIRES Get a fire extinguishing solution Know where you can escape if you need to. Meaning, have a clear exit! Always keep a safe distance from the fire. Point the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire to extinguish it faster. Conduct timely checks on fire extinguisher to make sure it works properly.

  7. TIPS TO STOP WILDFIRES Use no-burn fire option Flame retardant fabrics are made with special materials that prevent the spread of fire. Chemically treated fire-retardant materials are treated to slow burning. Get these! Inherently fire-retardant materials have chemicals that resist flames. If you live in fire-prone region, you should get these. Our wildfire tips deck ends here! Read this blog on how to stop wildfires in India for more insights.

  8. FIGHT SUMMER FIRES IN INDIA Wildfires can be damaging when they go out of control. A collective effort is required to ensure the stop of wildfires in India. We recommend talking about wildfires and its risks on social media and also your offline circles to create awareness about this topic. India still needs to do a lot to check instances of wildfires which are increasing every year.

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