A good number of wildfires get started by lightning. It is a bit hard to imagine, but investigators confirm this as very common. When lightning strikes, it can produce a spark. There are three weather ingredients that can affect wildfires: Temperature, wind, and moisture. While I was writing we ran into the query “How to …
There are still two major wildfires burning in Colorado. Hayden Pass Fire The Hayden Pass Fire is burning near Coaldale, about 20 miles southeast of Salida. The fire has burned 16,559 acres since it started July 8. Currently, Colorado is reporting one large wildfire near Eagle. The Sylvan fire has so far consumed about 3,800 …
Wildfires can create their own weather systems that can produce lightning, hail, and tornadoes. Wildfires can start with a natural occurrence—such as a lightning strike —or a human-made spark. However, it is often the weather conditions that determine how much a wildfire grows. Wind, high temperatures, and little rainfall can all leave trees, shrubs, fallen …
Wildfires increase air pollution in surrounding areas and can affect regional air quality. The effects of smoke from wildfires can range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to more serious disorders, including reduced lung function, bronchitis, exacerbation of asthma and heart failure, and premature death. One of the next things we wondered was; why are …
A wildfire that is 70% contained has complete control lines around 70% of its perimeter. A fire is officially contained if it is fully enclosed by those control lines, and that includes any related fire spots. A frequent query we ran across in our research was “Why are wildfires a problem?”. The worldwide “wildfire” problem …
Wildfires occur when all the necessary elements of a fire triforce come together in a susceptible area : an ignition source is brought into contact with a combustible material such as vegetation, that is subjected to enough heat and has an adequate supply of oxygen from the ambient air. You might be wondering “How do …
Wildfires can be good and healthy for a forest. The fires clean the forest floors and allow beautiful flowers and mushrooms to return and grow. Fires also get rid of diseased trees and nasty bugs that can kill the trees. Can wildfires be helpful? The wildfire though can also be very beneficial . The flames …
Common causes of wildfires in Colorado include: Campfires & Bonfires. When left unattended, campfires and bonfires can easily ignite surrounding vegetation. Once ignited, these fires can spread quickly in dense forests. Read our Superior, Colorado fire blog for the very latest news and updates The American Red Cross has since announced on Twitter they have …
The smoke and ash generated from wildfires pollute the atmosphere and cause health issues in people breathing in the polluted gas. Breathing problems, respiratory infections, headaches, dizziness, eye irritation, etc, are some of the common health issues experienced by people living in areas near the fire. On a hot summer day, when drought conditions peak, …
Although wildfires are not an actual weather phenomenon, wildfires are directly related to weather. The wildfire threat across the Inland Northwest normally increases significantly after the middle of June. This threat usually peaks in early July and remains high through August and early September. Wildfires can burn in vegetation located both in and above the …
