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Fires have burned across the earth for millions of years. Evidence of fires that burned in the past exists today in petrified trees — some petrified trees have fossilized charcoal in their trunks!

Groundfire burning in forest.

What is Fire?
Fire is a chemical reaction that starts with lightning, lava or a match. How it burns depends upon three key things. What it leaves behind can be surprising.
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Aerial view of a prescribed fire in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Fire Facts
HOT fire facts that are pretty cool.
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Sequoia trees need fire to survive.

Fire Quiz
What is it called when a fire…
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Students climbing the ladder on the back of a fire engine.

Junior Firefighter Program
Do you have what it takes to be a Junior Firefighter? Find out here.
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Smoke column in the distance.

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Great fire sites for kids!
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Navajo girl dressed in firefighter's clothes at and Boys and Girls Club program

Junior Firefighter Program
Learn more about the important work firefighters do and how you can help!

International Association of Wildland Fire - Book Selections
Link to wildland fire bookstore on IAWF's website.

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