* :The best way to combat fires is to prevent them from starting in the first place. can estimate the danger of fire risk to a particular area at any given time. levels, relative humidity, wind speed, and other factors were combined using the national fire danger rating system ( ) . The system results in a series of mathematical indices that predict the likelihood and probable severity of in a given situation. When the burning index is particularly high, extra caution is needed.

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