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Joshua, Alistair and some random guy off the streets Wildfires Joshua, Alistair and some random guy off the streets

what is a wildfire? A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush Wildfires are mainly caused by campfires, smoking, lightning, arson etc. Wildfires mainly start in places with a hot climate, such as some parts of the US, Australia and Canada

Famous wildfires The Great Peshtigo Fire - In 1871, the worst recorded forest fire in North American history raged through Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. The Great Hinckley Fire-This fire tore through the town of Hinckley. Minnesota after a dry summer season. The Big burn-Occuring in Idaho and Montana. This wildfire happened in 1910. It tore through three million acres of wildfireand was said to have sent great balls of fire down the mountainsides.

How does climate change affect wildfires