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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Boone

UNCOVERED: Staying safe in a wildfire what to pack and when to evacuate - Caught on Camera

California Wildfires - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and common sense.

Creating a wildfire action plan, packing a “go bag” and maintaining basic situational awareness during evacuations can make a big difference when escaping a disaster, Jesse Torres, a battalion chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, said

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