The Devastation of Forest Fires

Southern California's massive wildfires several years ago devastated more than 800,000 acres, including a total of nearly 450,000 acres in four National Forests.

The Hayman Fire in Colorado was one of the worst wildfires this century, burning nearly 138,000 acres in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest in Colorado.

These are only two examples of thousands of intense wildfires that have burned in many National Forests over the past few years.

Take a look at the causes and effects of forest fires and the manpower and resources used in fighting them.

Causes | Effects | Fighting Fires
Historical Information | Insects and Disease

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