Abstract:Forest fires are increasing annually due to global warming. The cause of most forest fires are humans, followed by lightning, and winds enabling dry debris, such as small pieces of dry wood that rub against each other creating a spark. Forest fires are catastrophic events that annually claim lives, destroy property, kill domestic and wild animals, and destroy the trees and vegetation that provide oxygen, filter the water, food for animals, and playgrounds and shelter for humans and animals. Additionally after … Show more
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