Wildfires

2. A less frequent, natural cause of wildfires
3. A rapid reaction between oxygen and fuel that results in fire
4. The city that was completely destroyed by the Camp Fire in 2018
6. A collection of with you need in case you have to evacuate because of an emergency. Ideally it is always packed and waiting.
10. an uncontrolled fire that burns grass, shrubs, trees and other vegetation in rural areas
11. when cloud-to-ground lightning occurs with thunderstorms that do not produce rain
12. Easiest way to help prevent wildfires is to never start doing this. Not doing this helps your health and limits wildfire danger.
14. This type of fire burns in the tops of trees, spreads quickly and are extremely dangerous.
15. This type of wildfire may burn for months or even years. The fire will burn peat moss and consume buried vegetation. They are more difficult to extinguish than surface fires.
16. an area around a structure that is free from fire fuel in order to try and provide a barrier between the structure and a possible wildfire
17. This is the most common wildfire. It is normally a slow spreading fire, but it spreads faster going uphill.
19. dry brush, plants and downed trees that are very combustible

1. what determines how much a wildfire grows and spreads
5. Large fire in San Diego in 2003 that swept through the scripps Ranch, Lakeside and Ramona areas
7. the cause of the Camp Fire in CA, our states most destructive
8. The three elements of fire
9. need to be put out and cool to the touch in order to be safe
13. in case of a wildfire you should always have a plan for your __________________________________ in order to make sure they are safe from harm.
18. Should never be used by children, or on windy nights. Always a good idea to have a bucket of water, hose or extinguisher handy when using these.