04/30/2026
Is a Wildfire the Same as a Forest Fire? What About a Grass Fire or Brush Fire? https://www.nfpa.org/news-blogs-and-articles/blogs/2024/01/31/what-is-a-wildfire
"Wildlands can include forests, grasslands, brushlands, and other ecosystems—even croplands."
"Wildfires can be small or large. Their growth and how they burn is dependent on many factors, including wind, temperature, humidity, fuel present, and topography—flames typically burn faster uphill than downhill. Wildfires occur around the globe, all times of year."
This article from Megan Fitzgerald-McGowan for National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) explores the definition of wildfire.
