Wildfires are devastating. They don’t just affect the homes of people, but the homes of the wildlife. These fires can destroy miles of beautiful forestry and put lives in danger. It’s important to understand why and how wildfires occur so you can do your part in preventing them. It takes three items to make a wildfire happen. The ignition source needs to come into contact with a combustible material, and to spread, it needs enough heat and oxygen. In cases of wildfire, the ignition source usually comes into contact with some vegetation and that spreads rapidly. The Heat Needed for a Fire Fires need the right temperature to burn and spread. At 450F, wood will release flammable gases, but it’s