Fire Behavior is Affected by Weather, Fuel and Terrain
Weather — is the biggest variable, with the most serious impact and least control, but can be forecast
Natural Fuels — we can reduce this danger
Terrain Features — we can minimize risk to wildfire
Embers and Wind — we can protect ourselves from this most dangerous fire behavior
- 60% of house fires are started by embers
- Embers can travel up to 6 miles from the flame front
- Embers can sit on a roof for up to 4 hours
- Fire moves up hill at 2 – 6 mph with no wind
