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The New Generation Fire Shelter

Deployment (continued)

Figure 10—Deploy fire shelters well away from thick vegetation
such as the shrubby understory and the trees in this photograph.

Figure 11—Objects such as large rocks, dozers, or structures
such as cabins, can act as barriers to heat. But, if the objects themselves
ignite, you may have to move. Testing shows that flames funnel
underneath vehicles. Do not deploy under your vehicle.

-Continued-

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