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Why do fires spread in heat?
Hot, dry weather creates ideal conditions for fires to start and spread rapidly. Vegetation becomes parched and acts as fuel, while high temperatures and often strong winds can quickly turn small sparks into large, uncontrollable blazes. This is why fire services are particularly concerned during heatwaves, as the story mentions, requesting alerts to prevent further incidents.
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