Bushfires, also known as wildfires, are uncontrolled fires that burn in rural areas, often destroying homes, businesses, and natural ecosystems. They can be caused by natural factors, such as lightning strikes, or by human activities, such as campfires left unattended or arson. Bushfires can spread rapidly, especially in hot, dry, and windy conditions, and can be difficult to contain and extinguish.
There are a number of things that can be done to avoid bushfires, including:
