'We've been focused on the wrong metric,' researcher Jennifer Balch said.
Wildfires can be extremely destructive and deadly, but some types of fire are more dangerous than others.'Fast fires', which are defined as blazes that grow by at least six square miles in a single day are the most hazardous form of wildfire, causing more damage than most other fires.
Strong winds can carry embers far ahead of the main fire—causing new ignitions—and also fan flames, increasing their intensity.Fast fires can cover large areas in a short amount of time, making them particularly dangerous and challenging to control.'When you have extreme wind events, fires can become uncontrollable,' Michael Falkowski, manager of NASA's wildland fire program, said in a statement. 'For safety reasons, firefighters have to get out of the way.
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