World's Worst Wildfire Disasters for Kids (An Encyclopedia of World's Worst Disasters for Kids Book 5)

The occurrences of wildfires date back to 420 million years ago, with the evidence of fossil charcoal. Earth’s flammability is brought about by its carbon-rich vegetation, atmospheric oxygen, widespread lightning, seasonally dry climates, and volcanic ignitions. Wildfires have affected terrestrial life throughout history, especially the evolutionary aspect of Earth’s flora(plants) and fauna(animals).

Wildfires can either be caused by natural phenomena or human activities. Dry climate, lightn...