Hazard level for WildFires

Wildfire, or bushfire refers to fire occurring in an area of vegetation. Wildfire can spread rapidly in the right conditions and cause destruction of landscapes and the built environment at the urban-wildland interface. Wildfire require high temperatures, combustible vegetation and an ignition source to develop and spread. Ignition may be natural (e.g., lightning) or human-influenced such as arson or accidental ignition. The classification of hazard is based on the likelihood of the hazard exceeding predefined thresholds. The thresholds are based on hazard frequency and intensity and set using expert judgement. A higher hazard classification in ThinkHazard! indicates that there is greater potential for damage or disruption to activities or a project in that region, according to the underlying hazard data.