Why Nevada is at high risk from large wildfires

Matt TaylorBBC Weather The spread of wildfires is at the mercy of the wind. The dominant wind direction will of course dictate where the fire goes next, and the speed of the wind determines how quickly the flames spread across the landscape. Large fires can almost develop their own weather systems that can cause speed and direction to fluctuate greatly. Both are huge challenges for firefighters. Vegetation - the fuel for the fire - is also key component to why fires spread. While the sparseness