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Muck fires are fires that burn underground. They are started (usually in late winter/early spring in Florida) when buried decomposing vegetation spontaneously combusts or is ignited by lightning strikes.
This happens during the dry season as the vegetation begins to dry out. Because heat is not transferred well in these conditions, areas that are still moist will produce heat from the process of decomposition. The heat accumulates to the point where it can ignite dryer material adjacent to the area of decomposition.
These fires can burn for weeks, and are extremely hard to extinguish. Most of the time they don't cause any problems, but occasionally the work their way to the surface, and can ignite material above the ground. But the majority of them just smolder under ground, and create a horrible odor that lasts for weeks.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y agoMuck fires are fires that burn underground. They get started by lightning hitting a dry area. They are most common in Tampa Bay, a place in Florida. They can burn for sometimes years at a time. Most are impossible to get rid of. and admit smoke everywhere
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∙ 12y agoMuck fires are fires that burn underground. They are started (usually in late winter/early spring in Florida) when buried decomposing vegetation spontaneously combusts or is ignited by lightning strikes. This happens during the dry season as the vegetation begins to dry out. Because heat is not transferred well in these conditions, areas that are still moist will produce heat from the process of decomposition. The heat accumulates to the point where it can ignite dryer material adjacent to the area of decomposition.
These fires can burn for weeks, and are extremely hard to extinguish. Most of the time they don't cause any problems, but occasionally the work their way to the surface, and can ignite material above the ground. But the majority of them just smolder under ground, and create a horrible odor that lasts for weeks.
Muck fires are underground fires under a layer of duff in marshy areas. Muck fires are started when lightning strikes the ground and starts to burn.
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∙ 14y agoGood question Muck Fires are fires that are under ground.They can start two ways.One is if lightning hitting a very dry area.The other way is from littering.When you litter the forest or any wood like area it turns into this flammable sticky goop that seeps into the ground like water and will only go so far (not even an inch) then it will dry.Now lets say a forest fire happens if the fire spreads to that area it will trigger the goop and a Muck Fire happens.So that is pretty hard to put out a fire and a fire that makes the ground cave in.This goop can even be trigger if someone throws anything that you smoke and it will cause the ash makes it catch on fire.Now I know your thinking then how come the whole ground caves in if the goop is only so big.Well, the answer to that is a Muck Fire spreads just like a Forest Fire but, the only difference is instead of wood, grass, and plants it uses ground.
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∙ 12y agothey usually occur where there is muck and is dry .... thats all i know .
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∙ 12y agothey are underground fires
they can reach the surface
they can burn for weeks
the smoke can stay there for weeks as well
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∙ 9y agoMuck fires are very prevalent in Florida. Muck is made of organic material and minerals located under the topsoil.
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∙ 12y agoa muck fire usually starts in big open grasslands in Florida
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∙ 14y agomuck fires never burn out when they get struck by lightning.
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How are muck fires put out?
No, but you can slow it down with fire breaks and keeping the surrounding areas clear of dead brush, alert a local FD and let them handle the rest of the job. NEVER try to contain a muck fire alone. The cause of them is lightning storms, the lightning will strike the ground and cause the fire, but it strikes in a marsh type area, thus it being a muck fire, the muck underground is flammable, and it smolders. That's what causes the smoke in the air. Muck fires are DANGEROUS!
When was Tapestries MUCK created?
Tapestries MUCK was created in 1991-10.
Who is Muck's partner?
mire
Why do the worst fires occur at oil refineries?
It may be an unsupportable assumption that the worst fires occur at oil refineries. Oil refinery fires are usually extinguished quickly and are usually well contained. It all depends how you define 'worst'. The most difficult to stop fires tend to be fires in forested lands. The most expensive fires tend to be large commercial buildings. Fires with the highest human death rates tend to be in dense informal urban settlements - so called slums. The most polluting fires tend to be associated with gas flares and well fires in oilfields.
How dangerous are fires?
Fires will burn and explode a lot of items.
How are muck fires in Florida begin?
No, muck fires can start anywhere there is muck. That's why they're called MUCK fires, not Florida fires.
What are some interesting facts about muck fires?
They never go out The smoke from it smells bad
How long do Muck Fires last?
muck fires last for weeks and weeks
Where are muck fires located?
muck fires are located in belle glade Florida
Why do muck- fires cause lightning to strike?
lightning causes muck fires :)
How do you stop muck fires?
Muck fires are difficult to fight. Often the only way to stop a muck fire is to contain it.
How do muck fires stop?
Muck fires are difficult to fight. Often the only way to stop a muck fire is to contain it.
Are muck fires dangerous?
Yes, muck fires can become very dangerous. The fires can burn underground which will make trees unstable. The fires can also burn for weeks.
What states get muck fires?
Florida
How are muck fires maintained?
Muck fires are so intense that they even burn the dirt. They stay lit until they hit water.
How do muck fires start and burn?
Muck fires start when lightning hits the soil and burns for weeks unless water comes in and puts it out.
Where are muck fires mosly found?
in the store
