Dry cheatgrass is one of the most easily ignitable substances on Nevada's rangelands. It is the kindling that fuels many of our wildfires. Once ignited, cheatgrass fires can travel very fast. Be careful! Be prepared!

Smith, Ed, Davison, Jay 2008, Be Careful! Cheatgrass is extremely flammable!, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno SP-05-08

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Be Careful! Cheatgrass is extremely flammable!

Published by: Smith, Ed, Davison, Jay, 2008, Be Careful! Cheatgrass is extremely flammable!, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno SP-05-08