Wildfires and bushfires are any uncontrolled fires burning in the countryside or wilderness areas. Wildfires are unique because of their size, methods of propagation, and affect on the land. Wildfires are more prevalent in some regions, but are found on all continents. They can be an integral part of an area's ecology, and human activities to manage or suppress fires can change natural balances.
This category is for sites about wildfires and bushfires including monitoring, prevention and safety, fire fighting, wildfire research, and education.