A fire needs three things: fuel, oxygen and heat. ... Sometimes, fires occur naturally, ignited by heat from the sun or a lightning strike. However, most wildfires are because of human carelessness such as arson, campfires, discarding lit cigarettes, not burning debris properly, playing with matches or fireworks.
What are the main causes of forest fire?
- Natural causes - Many forest fires start from natural causes such as lightning which set trees on fire. ...
- Man made causes - Fire is caused when a source of fire like naked flame, cigarette or bidi, electric spark or any source of ignition comes into contact with inflammable material.
How does a forest fire start?
Natural causes- Many forest fires start from natural causes such as lightning which set trees on fire. ... Man made causes- Fire is caused when a source of fire like naked flame, cigarette or bidi, electric spark or any source of ignition comes into contact with inflammable material.
