Mountain fires on the west coast of the United States have killed 24 people. What are the causes of mountain fires?

On September 16, a fire swept through California. Smoke from the burning even drifted to Washington, D.C., the capital of the east coast of the continental United States. At present, mountain fires have not been effectively controlled. Forest fire is a kind of natural disaster with strong suddenness, great destructiveness and great difficulty in disposal and rescue. Mountain fires will bring huge losses to our human society, and the manpower and material resources are simply incalculable. So what caused such a terrible mountain fire? What are the causes of mountain fires?

1. Dry weather

Dry weather is a necessary condition for mountain fires. There are many combustibles on the mountain itself, such as shrubs, which burn up a little. In dry weather, everything becomes more flammable. A single spark may cause a mountain fire that lasts for months. Therefore, we should strengthen the observation of forest areas and nip the fire in the bud. Once a fire is found, it must be put out at the first time to avoid the formation of a fire.

2. Human factors?

According to statistics, 90% of the mountain fires in the world are caused by human beings. Cigarette butts and incomplete bonfires discarded by tourists visiting Shan Ye are the main causes of mountain fires. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly manage this aspect and improve the laws in this area. Severely punish those who cause forest fires, and warn those who do not pay attention to their own behavior.

3. Natural factors

Natural factors such as lightning and volcanic eruption may lead to the outbreak of mountain fires. These are unpredictable and unpredictable.

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