Yeah, you pretty much hit the top three, although I'd put human carelessness at the top of the list.
My favorite is when people put their burning barrel 10 feet away from the barn and burn on a windy day, then wonder why their barn goes up in smoke.
Some other tips: Use extreme caution when working with fuel (and batteries for that matter). Keep a fire extinguisher near the exit door of the barn - if you have to fight a fire, you're that much nearer the exit.
Depending on what your water situation is, I'd recommend having enough hose to reach the edges of your property. Some people even go as far as having a faucet with some pre-attached hose near their pump / pressure tank - good idea in my book. A backup water supply tank and pump on a trailer is also a good idea.
Keeping the grass near your buildings under control is also wise. Many state DNR websites have good tips on how to protect your yard from grass / brush fires.
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