Wirecutter - How to stay safe in a wildfire

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Sarah MacReading

In the last few years, raging wildfires have caused a record-breaking amount of damage: air pollution, scorched earth, property loss, injury, and death.

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If you live in a wildfire-prone area or an area that’s quickly becoming one, our emergency preparedness experts have gathered some essential tools and tips that will help keep you safe and connected if disaster strikes.

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