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Why does fire play such an important role in wildfires?

Impacts of wildfires

Primary impacts of wildfires can include:

• Loss of crops, timer and livestock
• Loss of life
• Loss of property
• Release of toxic gases and particulates
• Loss of wildlife
• Damage to soil structure and nutrient content

Secondary impacts of wildfires can include:

• Evacuation
• Increased flood risk

TASK:

Explore the following links and carry out your own research to produce a mind map showing environmental, social, economic and political impacts of wildfires:

• Environmental impacts of forest fires: https://slaveevo.com/goto/?ai=3192
• CBS article on the long term environmental impacts: https://slaveevo.com/goto/?ai=3193
• Social and economic impacts of wildfires: https://slaveevo.com/goto/?ai=3194
• Wildfires and health: https://slaveevo.com/goto/?ai=3195
• Long distance impacts: https://slaveevo.com/goto/?ai=3196