Forest fire, Definition, Description, Ecology, & Facts
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Forest fire, uncontrolled fire occurring in vegetation more than 1.8 meters (6 feet) in height. While a forest fire is often seen as harmful, a number of forests are specifically fire-adapted, meaning the plants and animals are enhanced by or dependent on the occurrence of fire to persist and reproduce.
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Forest fire, Definition, Description, Ecology, & Facts
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