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Wildfires 101

5 minutes 5 seconds

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Wildfires, also commonly called forest fires or bushfires, are unplanned and uncontrolled fires burning in a vegetated landscape, such as a forest or grasslands. Many wildfires are sparked by human activity, such as campfires, or natural causes, like lightning. This short films takes an in-depth look at wildfires.

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Runtime: 5 minutes 5 seconds

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