Wildfire that killed at least 99 people in the US state of Hawaii is among the deadliest of the 21st century, and experts warn of more disasters amid rising temperature and climate crisis.
The first option for people who are caught in a wildfire is to evacuate safely.
Also, residents are advised to keep the contact information of emergency services, fire departments and evacuation centres. Ahead of a potential wildfire, residents in fire-prone areas are also reminded to identify several escape route options, so they can choose the safest one. Residents should also avoid returning to their homes until emergency personnel have determined that it is safe, or they might face the risk of being trapped in fast-moving fires.If trapped by fire while driving, people are told to park in an area that is clear of vegetation like a surface that is paved or covered in gravel or dirt.
Others reportedly hid under a pier to escape the heat above. Some videos circulating online showed people wading in the sea, but the origin of the posts could not be independently verified.The article pointed out that even if people are submerged in water and protected from the burning fire, they are still at risk from falling ash and embers, and they could die of suffocation due to the thick smoke and lack of oxygen.
If fleeing from the wildfire is not an option, residents should take shelter in a home, or at a neighbour's residence.
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