Six wildfire terms to understand, from red flag warning to 100% containment
Published Date: 3/21/2022
Source: phys.org
Wildfires fueled by dry, windy conditions have destroyed dozens of homes in Texas and threatened hundreds of others there and in Oklahoma and Florida this March. They're a sharp reminder to be prepared for what forecasters warn is likely to be a risky spring for wildfires, particularly in the southern Plains and Southwest.