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07 JANUARY, 2025 A senior center resident evacuates as the Eaton Fire approaches. Wildfires release massive amounts of toxic particles and carbon monoxide, causing severe respiratory issues that linger for weeks. Altadena, California, United States. Ethan Swope for Associated Press.

How to Adapt To and Survive Forest Fires

Wildfires are burning bigger, faster, and closer to home than ever — from Lahaina to Los Angeles to Spokane. You can meet that threat head-on. This guide arms you with real defensible-space strategies and smarter insurance moves, plus how to protect your lungs from smoke that can travel a thousand miles downwind — with practical countermeasures you can start using today. Preparation makes the difference — start now.

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Changing Climate and Forest Fire Risk

Connection of climate change to wildfires, highlights how rising temperatures and dry conditions contribute to larger, more frequent fires. With rising costs of fire suppression, property damage, and casualties, now is the time to prepare for future threats.