WILDFIRES: SOURCES

Nearly ninety percent of wildfires are caused by anthropogenic activities, such as burning debris, unattended campfires, discarded cigarettes, improper utilization of fireworks, fuel leaks, exhaust particles, and overheated vehicle equipment. Nevertheless, wildfires can also occur as a result of non-human events, including lightning strikes, volcanic activity, meteors, and coal-seam fires. In addition to this, the heat from the sun may ignite wildfires, as well as the combustion of dried out leaves and sawdust.