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A wildfire, also known as a forest fire, vegetation fire, grass fire, brush fire, bushfire (in Australasia), or hill fire, is an uncontrolled fire often occurring in wildland areas, but which can also consume houses or agricultural resources. Common causes include lightning, human carelessness and arson.
Drought and the prevention of small forest fires are major contributors to extreme forest fires.
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Wildfires across the Med... weird. I thought Aust and California had the monopoly on bushfires.
annetreasure (Anne Treasure) Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:41:10 -0000
Wildfires across the Med... weird. I thought Aust and California had the monopoly on bushfires.
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Avoiding Wildfire Damage - This checklist explains how people can protect their homes by careful preparation.
Bush Fires and Wild Fires - Reports and photographs from major bushfires in Australia, as well as a historical list.
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BushFires Clearly Explained - Describes how they start, what effect they have on the environment, and what people can do to manage them properly. Includes diagrams of the way a bushfire develops.
Canberra's Bushfire Pictures - Galleries of photographs taken during the fires which destroyed forests, homes, and farms around the national capital of Australia in January 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Fires - The Canadian Forest Service provides facts about the role of fire, its suppression, and how it seems to be related to climate change.
Meta Description: [ This site provides users with daily fire maps, weekly reports, fire research information, frequently asked questions and links to agencies responsible for forest fire management in Canada. ]
From Space to the Outback - NASA's Earth Observatory explains how satellites are used to provide details on Australian bushfires.
Koala Bill's Bushfire Safety - Sing along to learn how to keep safe during a fire, and find out what the warning signs mean.
Meta Description: [ Join Freddy fire engine club for fire safety information, membership, games and activities. Become a member, win prizes, write to Freddy and earn a certificate. ]
Wikipedia: Wildfire - Illustrated explanation of the types, causes, effects and prevention. Includes photographs from around the world.
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