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forest fire, uncontrolled fire occurring in vegetation more than 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height. These fires often reach the proportions of a major conflagration and are sometimes begun by combustion and heat from surface and ground fires.

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1.What do you mean by forest fires?

fire burning in an area of land with many trees, that is difficult to control and sometimes spreads quickly

2.Causes of forest fires.

High atmospheric temperatures and dryness (low humidity) offer favorable circumstance for a fire to start. 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.

3.Destruction caused by forest fires.

Loss of trees can disrupt the climatic conditions and break down the carbon chain. Wildfires damage the habitat of animals, causing them to wander in cities. Many die in the fires, unable to escape. These fires destroy the vegetation, soil quality and overall flora and fauna.

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