Area Fire

An Area Fire is a large-scale wildfire that spreads across a broad geographic area, such as multiple communities, forests, or grasslands. It often results from complex factors like dry weather, strong winds, and abundant fuel (trees, grass, shrubs). These fires can be difficult to control due to their size and unpredictable behavior, sometimes requiring extensive resources like firefighting crews, aircraft, and equipment. Area Fires can threaten homes, ecosystems, and safety, and fire management strategies focus on containment, protection of key assets, and ultimately extinguishing the blaze.