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From a fire prevention standpoint, what causes most fires?

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The reference you are looking for is from Internet site URL: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/AFFM/2ColumnSubPage/STEL02_166009.html

You should not cite Wikipedia EVER, as it is not considered a scholarly source, and many colleges and Universities actively forbid its use. Government sites are usually considered good ones. Your posting did not state what formatting protocol you are expected to use to cite this reference (usually APA or MLA).

This site says that about 45% of forest fires ...

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