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Statistics for bushfires in Victoria, arguably Australia's most bushfire-prone state, indicate that the most common cause of bushfires in lightning strikes, accounting for 26% of fires in that state.
This is just ahead of 25% for deliberately lit fires.
See the related link below for more causes and the percentages for each.
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Could Victorian bush fires been prevented?
Yes!!!!!!!!!(how could they) people were lighting fires deliberately but most fires were caused by lightning and other fires. Some fires were suspected to be caused by cigarette butts & power tools
Are Forest fires and smoking related?
Forest fires can be caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
What percentage of fires are caused by technology?
Over 9000
How many fires are caused by cigarettes?
900 a year
How many forest fires are caused by cigarettes?
900 a year
Could Victorian bush fires been prevented?
Yes!!!!!!!!!(how could they) people were lighting fires deliberately but most fires were caused by lightning and other fires. Some fires were suspected to be caused by cigarette butts & power tools
Are forest fires related to volcanoes?
No. While some forest fires are caused by volcanic eruptions, most are caused either by lighting or humans.
A short circuit in what is the most common cause of automobile fires?
The electrical wiring in a car can cause fires. However, the most serious fires in modern automobiles are caused by leaking fuel lines.
How can fires get caused in a home?
The most common causes are human error and faulty equipment.
What caused motor fires in the Pontiac Fieros?
Poor oil control and overheating on the 2.5L caused the fires.
What causes desert fires?
Some fires in the desert are caused by lightening, especially dry lightening. However, many fires are caused by the carelessness of man.
Are most tornadoes caused by firestorms?
No. Tornadoes are caused by thunderstorms. Intense fires can create vortices called firewhirls but these are not considered tornadoes.
What was the caused of the fires?
electical
Many m1a1 fires are caused by?
no
How does Smokey Bear prevent forest fires caused by lightning?
He doesn't. Smokey is concerned only with fires caused by human carelessness.
What cause of the fires?
Humans have deliberatly caused forest fires, or they may have camped and forgot to put the fire out. but in coniferous forests it may be caused by lightning
Are Forest fires and smoking related?
Forest fires can be caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
