Forest Fire (Passive Voice)

Concept
A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire occurring in nature. Sometimes, the forest fire is so large that it takes a long time for
the fire fighting crews to gain control over the situation. This could result in massive destruction.

Causes
There are 2 biggest causes of Forest fire. However the 85% of all forest fires are caused by human involvement and only
the 15 % it is produced by the nature

I.-Natural Causes

1.- Lightning are dry, unaccompanied by rain.

2.- Volcanic eruptions are cause by hot lava to burn everything in its way.
3.- Underground coal fires, which continue to burn long after ground fires have been extinguished can cause
forest fires to reignite or spread.
4.- Spontaneous fires occur when weather conditions are dry and produce enough heat to induce spontaneous
combustion.
5.- Sparks are induced by rockfalls, they can also cause forest fires in the vicinity.

II.- Man-made/Humans Activities

1.- Smoking in a forest is likely to cause fires from the sparks that fall to the ground, as also from stubs that aren’t
fully extinguished.
2.- Recreational activities like campfires and bonfires can also cause forest fires and hence warrant extreme
caution.
3.- Equipment related fires are also quite common, and hence warrant caution.
4.- Another significant cause for forest fires is arson for clearing lands, which often goes out of control.
5.- Global warming, another human induced disaster, also contributes to forest fires by way of increased
draughts.

Types

1.- Crown fires burn trees up their entire length to the top. These are the most intense and dangerous wildland
fires.
2.- Surface fires burn only surface litter and duff. These are the easiest fires to put out and cause the least damage
to the forest.
3.- Ground fires (sometimes called underground or subsurface fires) occur in deep accumulations of humus, peat
and similar dead vegetation that become dry enough to burn. These fires move very slowly, but can become
difficult to fully put out, or suppress. Occasionally, especially during prolonged drought, such fires can smoulder
all winter underground and then emerge at the surface again in spring.

Consequences/Effects

1.- Loss of Ecosystems and Biodiversity

2.- Forest Degradation
3.- Decline in Air Quality and Air Pollution
4.- Soil Degradation
5.- Economic Losses
6.- Destruction of Watersheds
7.- Impacts to Human Well-being and Health

Solutions

 Comply with all local laws and regulations

 Check the weather.
 Only use easily controlled locations for burning.
 Do not burn anything unusual or combustible.
 Make sure you put out your cigarette before throwing