Each year more than 100,000 wildland fires occur in the United States. One is probably burning somewhere while you read this. There must be heat, fuel, and oxygen for a fire to exist. Remove one of the three elements and the fire will go out.
If your clothing catches on fire, be sure to stop, drop, and roll. Rolling on the ground smothers oxygen and the fire goes out.
Last updated: October 19, 2023