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Wildlife and humans share a very deep chemistry. Wildfires in the first place, cause a lot of damage i.e. they destroy the soil present there and make land infertile. A great deal of natural habitat is lost, ecosystems are lost. Things necessary for man, for its daily purposes are lost such as wood, timber etc. It indirectly also causes economic turmoil for the people dependent on those products for their livelihood.

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wildfires often cause large-scale damage such as to anenvironment, property such as houses may become destroyed, farmers lose their crops etc. This can become very expensive to fix, especially if the people aren't prepared.

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Wildfires can be the result weather, human action, or geologic activity. Many fires nowadays are caused by humans being careless with campfires or cigarettes. Some even result from deliberate acts of arson. However, there are also plenty of fires sparked by lighting. This is how most natural fires get started. On rare occasions there is a geologic cause: lava flows from volcanoes can start fires. Note however, that no matter the cause, weather plays a major role in how a fire behaves.

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Heat + Air + Fuel

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It burns them... :/

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According to information on Wikipedia, the 2007 California wildfires destroyed 1,500 homes and over 500,000 acres of land. Nine people died as a direct result of the fire; 85 others were injured, including at least 61 fire fighters.

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How Wildfires Affect Ecosystems

Fire is a natural occurrence that is both destructive and reconstructive. -See the related site below to see how it is beneficial to many plants.

Although they can be expensive or deadly for humans, occasional wildfires increase habitat diversity and improve forage for most animals. Occasional fires also prevent larger, destructive wildfires from occurring; a lesser fuel load and green, wet growth discourage fire. Certain animals live specifically in freshly-burned areas, and burn zones are critical habitat for animals including hawks, owls, black-backed woodpeckers, and bluebirds, as well as all the grazing mammals that return as vegetation returns. Some vegetation begins emerging within a couple days of a fire, plants, and trees that have higher sunlight requirements benefit tremendously in the abundant sunlight. A: All the unburned minerals in the ashes left over from the fire promotes new growth.

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Statistics for bushfires in Victoria, arguably the most bushfire-prone state in Australia, indicate that lightning strikes account for 26% of bushfires.

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anywhere with adequate heat, oxygen, and fuel

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Wildfires may be started by lightning or by careless humans. They can become disasters when they rapidly move into developed areas, and firestorms can spread embers for several miles, overcoming firefighting efforts.

Wildfires naturally consume grass and brush, but can also involve trees, which may affect the wildlife within the area for several years. Some conifer seeds only sprout after a severe wildfire has melted their seed coats, increasing the chance that the seedlings will receive sunlight.

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For remote locations, the best bet for my money will always be a generator or solar battery powered short wave radio.Someone, somewhere, will always pick up your signal. I find shortwave enthusiasts unfailingly happy to help and reliable. Most will not only relay your message, but follow up as well.It's well worth the investment in the equipment and learning to be an operator, whether you are in a bush station or an Arctic expedition.

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Longleaf pine. That tree, which grows in the southern United States, needs fire as part of its reproductive cycle--the pine cones have the seeds embedded in a resin that's got to be melted off to allow the seeds to sprout.

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Wildfires can occur anywhere where there is adequate heat, oxygen, and fuel. Anywhere it's dry hot and windy.
Wildfires can occur anywhere where there are miles of trees and the weather conditions are dry.

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Bushfires can have positive and negative effects on the environment.

Some plants require fire to spread their seeds. This is the case with the banksia in Australia. Some species like this actually require the heat and the smoke to release their seeds. Without bushfires, these plants could not reproduce. Similarly, fire can generate new growth in existent plants. Eucalypts, for example, often sprout new growth after a fire.

However, for every positive effect, there's a negative effect as well. Bushfires release huge amounts of smoke and ash which, apart from creating pollution (provoking asthma and causing other health problems), also cause weather changes in the immediate area. Heat pushes up the air, creating cumulus clouds which, if met by air of a different temperature, can result in storms.

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Prudential reason:-

India is a multicultural society.

Moral reason:-

India is a democratic country.

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A wildfire is not like a earthquake or any other type of natural disaster. There is no way to detect when or where a wildfire is going to happen. The way that you get warned by a wildfire is by listening to the radio, tv, scanner or any other means. Also law enforcement officers will go street by street on the loud horn declaring a mandatory evacuation area.

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Bushfires are commonplace in Australia, in both rural areas and suburban fringes, and it is wise to be aware of your choices in the event of an impending bushfire.

The first decision that needs to be made in case of a bushfire is whether you will stay and actively defend your property, or evacuate. The advantage of staying is that you are present at your property to put out small spot fires after the main fire has passed. The disadvantages, of course, involve the risks to personal safety. It is unlikely that you will be able to outrun a bushfire, so if you stay, you must have a plan to escape being burnt.

If you choose to evacuate, pack the minimal essentials , including vital papers, ensure your pets are catered for, and carefully plan your route to avoid fire areas.

If a bushfire is approaching (and indeed, prior to bushfire season starting) you should ensure gutters and eaves are clear of leaves and debris, and that vegetation is not growing close to your house. Remove these potential fuel sources, and try to create a fire break around your house. Many people choose to douse their gutters and walls with water, which can help, depending on the severity of the bushfire.

Prepare an emergency kit, which includes such things as non-perishable food, medical supplies and/or first aid kit, drink bottles, buckets, water containers, portable radio with spare batteries, torch and first aid kit. It's also a good idea to have a fire fighting kit containing items such as long sleeved shirt and trousers, leather gloves, broad brimmed hat, goggles/safety glasses and sturdy footwear such as boots.

If you are in a position where you are not near any shelter, you have few choices. People have been known to survive bushfires by remaining immersed in a creek or river until the fire passes, but the surface temperature of th water becomes frighteningly hot. If you cannot out run it or you are surrounded by the fire, you can set a fire where you are and try to direct this small fire away from you. By the time the larger inferno reaches you, there will be no fuel left to burn around you and you might survive.

However, bushfires on the scale seen in places like Australia will still have the strength and force to sweep over large tracts of fuel-less ground, still destroying anything in their path.

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forests and prairies

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Some people say that a wildfire is a forest fire out of control. A wild fire is a fire that is raging out of control in a wildland area. A forest fire is a fire in a forest.

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Wildfires in Southern California happen as often as conditions permit, really. There are usually brushfires every year, but 90 percent of the time they only burn a few hundred or couple thousand acres per fire, and most do not threaten homes. It is the big fires, fueled by fierce winds that tend to threaten homes. Remember that most wildfires start with a heat source such as the sun or someone committing arson, and are then fueled by low humidity and high wind. For an in-depth article on how wildfires work, visit: http://science.howstuffworks.com/wildfire.htm