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How does steep terrain affect a wildfire's spread?

It can speed fire spread uphill.

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  1. It can speed fire spread uphill ✔
  2. It removes oxygen from the fire
  3. It slows fire by blocking wind

Why: Steep slopes and wind can accelerate the rate of spread.

Huh, didn't know that: Steep slopes and wind can accelerate the rate of spread.

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That hill is up to no good, and so is the fire climbing it.
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Answer: It can speed fire spread uphill. Steep slopes and wind can accelerate the rate of spread.

  1. Wildfire en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildfire
    steep slopes and wind can accelerate the rate of spread
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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