Root fire

A root fire (also known as a ground fire) is a wildfire caused by the burning of tree roots.[1] It is a wildfire caused through underground burns generally triggered by off-trail camping or other causes.[2][3]

Not to be confused with Root Fire or Rootfire Cooperative.

References
  1. Werner, Philip. "Root Fires and Leave No Trace Campfire Building". sectionhiker.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  2. Yan, Holly (May 26, 2016). "How wildfires can return from the dead". cnn.com. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  3. "What Are The Differences Between A Ground Fire And A Surface Fire?". WorldAtlas. Retrieved 2020-07-10.
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