The Maui Wildfire Has Now Become the Deadliest In Modern U.S. History (8/13/23)
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The Maui Wildfire Has Now Become the Deadliest In Modern U.S. History (8/13/23)
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A wildfire, also known as a forest fire or bushfire, is an uncontrolled and rapidly spreading fire that occurs in vegetation-rich areas such as forests, grasslands, and shrublands. It is...
show more- Ignition: The initial source of ignition, whether natural or human-caused, starts the fire.
- Combustion and Spread: As the fire consumes available fuel, it generates heat, flames, and smoke. Wind plays a significant role in carrying embers and firebrands ahead of the main fire front, leading to the rapid expansion of the fire.
- Growth: The fire expands its perimeter, consuming more vegetation and creating its own weather conditions, including strong winds and intense heat.
- Maturity: The fire reaches its maximum intensity, with tall flames, high temperatures, and intense heat radiation. Firefighters often concentrate efforts on controlling the fire at this stage to prevent it from spreading further.
- Decay: As the available fuel diminishes, the fire starts to lose intensity and slow down. This stage can be prolonged by factors such as changing weather conditions or the presence of more fuel.
- Extinction: The fire is fully controlled and extinguished, either naturally through the exhaustion of fuel or with the assistance of firefighting efforts.
As fire crews begin to contain the wildfires and rescue crews start to gain access to the hardest hit areas, the death toll continues to climb and already the number of dead has surpassed the deadliest fire in modern U.S. history and the Governor has said he expects the number to climb.
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source:
Maui fires live updates: Lahaina blaze now the deadliest in modern U.S. history as toll climbs to 93 (nbcnews.com)
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