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Page 1: Fires. House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries

Fires

Page 2: Fires. House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries

House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries.

www.ajkids.com/KidsFinalAnswer.asp

Page 3: Fires. House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries

What causes house fires

The two most frequent causes of fire in United States and Canadian

homes have been cooking equipment &heating equipment.

http://www.co.roanoke.va.us/firerescue/ffact1.htm

Page 4: Fires. House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries

Forest Fires are HelpfulFrequent fires promote the growth of herbs and

grasses.http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/library/Fire/Fire_e.htm#past

Page 5: Fires. House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries

The Danger of Forest Fires

• Fire destroys nature & families.

• Fire rarely traps large mammals, although it may kill some small animals.

• http://parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/library/Fire/Fire_e.htm#past

Page 6: Fires. House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries

Fire safety

•Do not smoke in forests.•A glowing ember from a campfire, a spark from machinery, even lightning, can cause dead leaves and branches to start burning. Forest fires can start easily – but they can't easily be put out. http://www.smokeybear.com/for_main.html

Page 7: Fires. House Fires Every year about 83,000 children age 14 and younger in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency rooms for burn injuries

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