Natural Aid In Wildfires

Wildfires provide a slew of associated hazards which require adequate hazard mitigation strategies to protect their communities. First, it is important to examine the human element. Wildfires primarily impact dry vegetation climates, however, most fires are caused by the inappropriate utilization of fire, subsequently causing fires (Smith and Petley, 2013, p. 288). However, wildfires can be also be caused by a more natural means. The natural occurrence of lightning provided an ignition source which can generate fire, especially in large wooded areas under dry conditions. Approximately 15 wildfires were generated last year due to lightning strikes. Drought or severe dry conditions only aid in wildfires in becoming widespread, destroying hundreds