Wildfires don’t always bring warning. We just have to look at the LA fires in January 2025 to see how quickly they spread while people were out running errands or were at work. So, there are times that you’ll be caught in difficult situations, such as in the car. A lot of people will keep driving in the attempt to get out of the fire. However, if the smoke becomes so thick that you can’t see past the front of your hood, you need to stop and figure out a new plan. The Vehicle Will Get Extremely Hot While if you’re caught in the house, the safest thing to do is to stay inside, the same can’t always be said