How Fast Do Forest Fires Spread?
Wildfires have a rapid forward rate of spread (FROS) when burning through dense uninterrupted fuels. They can move as fast as 10.8 kilometres per hour (6.7 mph) in forests and 22 kilometres per hour (14 mph) in grasslands. How fast does a wildfire spread? Wildfires normally travel up to 6 mph in forests and up … Read more