Posted by Ranger Janet (165.83.6.33) on September 12, 2002 at 16:27:01:
In Reply to: Temperture of fires posted by Jelica on September 12, 2002 at 15:11:53:
: Is there difference of temperature between a house fire and a raging wildfire? If there is, could you tell me the temperatures?
Hi Jelica, Good question. You might expect room temperature to reach an excess of 900 degrees F. in a house fire. In a raging wildfire, many factors influence fire temperatures. Woody fuels burn hotter than grasses fuels. Fires of different habitats also have different fire patterns. Temperatures are highest above the surface, the height varying with vegetation, fuel and weather conditions.