interface fires

Interface fires occur at the boundary between two different types of vegetation or land, such as where forest meets grassland or urban areas meet wildlands. These fires can be particularly dangerous because they involve different materials burning simultaneously, which can change how the fire spreads and behaves. The transition zone often contains mixed fuels, making suppression more challenging and increasing the potential for rapid fire growth. Understanding interface fires is crucial for planning fire management and safety measures, especially in areas with mixed land use, where the risk to both natural ecosystems and human structures is higher.