Wildfire Prevention

Learn to prevent wildfires, protect your home from them and report forest arson.

Fire Danger Levels

Each year, about 3,000 wildfires burn 30,000 acres or more of forest and grassland. This set of standardized fire danger adjectives have been developed to provide information about burning conditions, open burning suggestions and fire crew staffing levels.

Home Wildfire Hazard Assessment

Is your home safe from wildfire? Use this assessment guide to check.

Living with Wildfires

How to assess your property and decrease the chance of wildfire damage to your home.

Report Forest Arson

This document provides information and resources about the Operation Forest Arson program.

Wildfire in Missouri

Missouri's wildfire season starts in mid-February in the southern part of the state and runs until greenup later in the spring. Find out what you can do to prevent wildfire from destroying your home and wildlife habitat.

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