Further refines wildfire cause supporting data, providing information for prevention programs for targeted messaging.

An appropriate management response to wildfire or prescribed fire that results in curtailment of fire spread and eliminates all identified threats from the particular fire.

The range of options available for response to a wildfire.

Any fire which threatens to destroy life, property, or natural resources, and (a) is not burning within the confines of firebreaks, or (b) is burning with such intensity that it could not be readily extinguished with ordinary tools commonly available.

A wildland fire originating from a planned ignition in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations to meet specific objectives.​

Any non-structure fire that occurs in vegetation or natural fuels. Includes wildfires and prescribed fires.

A wildland fire originating from an unplanned ignition, such as lightning, volcanos, unauthorized and accidental human caused fires, and prescribed fires that are declared wildfires.

Allows identification of an activity which is unlawful or otherwise prohibited (burn ban, unpermitted, etc.) by local authorities.

The thing that a person is doing when a wildland fire ignition occurs.

Any process or event capable of causing a fire.