Escape a forest fire

March 2015

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March 2015

In the right conditions, forest fires can spread rapidly. PHOTO: Alex Indigo, Creative Commons
A dry hot summer provides perfect conditions for wildfires, writes Mountain Safety Council’s Jennifer Hayto Forest fires such as those seen recently in North Canterbury and Tasman are a reminder of how lethal the threat can be – particularly in the hotter months. They often occur due to hot temperatures and dry climates, though many […]

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