Post-fire risks Charred shrubland in suburban Sydney (2019–20 Australian bushfires). After a wildfire, hazards remain. Residents returning to their homes may be at risk from falling fire …

Bushfires are fires that burn through areas of bushland. They are a type of wildfire – fires that burn through wild vegetation like woodland, scrubland, grassland or savannahs. These fires are …

Jun 15, 2025 · Wildfires, also known as bushfires or forest fires, are uncontrolled fires that burn in wildland areas, often consuming vegetation, structures, and wildlife habitats.

They may be triggered naturally, most commonly by lightning, or by human activity like unextinguished smoking materials, faulty electrical equipment, overheating automobiles, or …

May 14, 2025 · What factors create a favourable environment for bushfires to occur? The basic factors which determine whether a bushfire will occur include the presence of fuel, oxygen and …

Apr 2, 2024 · On this page, we look at data on wildfires' extent and how they are changing over time. This data is updated frequently, including some charts on a weekly basis. See all …

Aug 6, 2025 · Poor air quality, health care delays and a surge in suicides are blamed for hundreds of deaths following large-scale bushfires in Los Angeles and Hawaii.

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Bushfires can start in a variety of ways, but there are three factors that contribute to the behaviour of a bushfire. The weather, the vegetation and the terrain.

Wildfires (also known as bushfires, brush fires or forest fires) are large, uncontrolled and potentially destructive fires that can affect both rural and urban areas. They can spread …