We will tell how it affects the environment and wildlife. Fires can be caused many different ways. In forests lightning is by far the leading cause of fire. Other things like dry grass, build up of organic debri on the forest floor with extreme weather conditions can cause fire. Even passing trains through forests can cause fire by sparks coming off the steel track as the train goes by.
Loggers also are a cause of fire.
When they log, sticks, logs, and debri pile up and make it a good fuel source of fire. When a fire ignites and starts to burn it is uncertain how big or small it will get. It all depends on fuel, heat, and oxygen for the fire to intensify or decrease. Down below are three ways fires spread through a forest. Ground fire - Spreads slowly through organic debri and duff, usually staying small.