Article Written by:
Glenn Nader, University of California Cooperative Extension, Yuba City, CA
What It Is Like to Be In a Wildfire
What it is like to be in a wildfire depends on the wind speed and the fuel in the area of the home. Embers will come first, followed by the fire front that can create intense heat, smoke, and noise. The darkness and roar of the fire can be great and extremely scary. Common descriptions are of a …