SEVEN WAYS HUMANS START WILDFIRES

SEVEN WAYS HUMANS START WILDFIRES - Fire fighter Michael Korb, left, Lonnie Risling, center, and Blaine McKinnon, right,from the Hoopa Indian reservation Fire Department, Calif., puts out a hot spot to prevent the fire from re-igniting Sept. 9, 2011, at Camp Bullis, Texas. They have been volunteering for the past 14 days fighting fires within the state of Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder) (RELEASED)

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SEVEN WAYS HUMANS START WILDFIRES

SEVEN WAYS HUMANS START WILDFIRES - Feeling completely exhausted, Airman 1st Class Perry Robinson of Randolph AFB, Texas, cools down and rehydrates after pulling his shift of fighting hot spots throughout the 300 acres at Camp Bullis. It was the Airman’s first experience fighting a wildfire. (photo by Staff Sgt. Conrado Juaquez)

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SEVEN WAYS HUMANS START WILDFIRES

1. Leaving campfires or barbecue grills unattended

2. Littering with smoldering cigarette butts

3. Burning debris and trash

4. Parking hot vehicles on dry Grass

5. Driving vehicles off-road that throw sparks

6. Shooting off fireworks

7. Kids playing with matches

-- Smokey the Bear
United States Forest Service