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How To Know If There Is a Wildfire Near You

One summer day, you decide to go out for a walk or a bike ride. You notice the sun is like a small red dot. You notice the air is smoky, possibly causing you to cough or get a headache. You look off in the distance and it seems foggy. The trees and houses you see everyday now seem blurry. You hear sirens, and possibly see a rush of firetrucks, police, and ambulance heading in a single direction. You hear helicopters above you. Yes, there is a wildfire burning in your area.

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