Avoidable human activities ignite destructive wildfires
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Work, machinery, infrastructure, recreation, household activities, deliberate burning, and illegal clearing cause preventable ignitions that can become destructive under dangerous fire conditions.
#00239Transport and energy infrastructure ignite wildfires
Power networks, railways, roads and vehicles can ignite vegetation through equipment faults, contact, sparks or hot components, especially during dangerous fire weather.
#00238Work, machinery and agricultural activities ignite wildfires
Spark-generating work, hot equipment and open agricultural burning can start wildfires when operations continue without controls during dangerous weather.
#00241Deliberate fire-setting and illegal clearing ignite wildfires
Arson, deliberate burning and fire used for illegal land clearing can escape control, damage protected ecosystems and threaten nearby communities.
#00240Recreation and household activities ignite wildfires
Campfires, cigarettes, fireworks, barbecues and other private activities can ignite surrounding vegetation when rules, warnings or site controls do not match local danger.