Wildfire Wiz

4. This element of the fire triangle includes trees, brush, needles, leaves and grasses.
7. The U.S. state with the most wildfires each year is...
8. This is a common HUMAN cause of wildfires when unattended while camping.
10. These firefighters travel to fires using parachutes and jumping out of cargo planes.
13. This character is know for the slogan, "Only you can prevent wildfires."
14. Some of the benefits of wildfires are adding nutrients to the soil and make room for more of these to grow.

1. This is a large fire that spreads through woodlands and brush.
2. When putting out fires, wildland firefighters remove fuel by digging large lines in the forest called...
3. The largest wildfire in U.S history—The Great Peshtigo Fire—happened in this state in 1871.
5. This is the leading NATURAL cause of wildfires.
6. 85% of wildfires are caused by...
9. Most fires happen during this season.
11. The three elements in the fire triangle include heat, fuel and...
12. This pine tree needs fire to open its pine cones and release seeds for reproduction.