Question

Choose the incorrect reason from the following.
Forest fires are usually due to:

• A. carelessness of humans
• B. cutting of trees
• C. heat of sun
• D. lightning strike

Answer 1

The correct option is D lightning strike

Maximum percent of wildland fires are caused by humans, resulting from campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, negligently discarded cigarettes and intentional acts of arson. A very small percentage is caused by lighting that starts spontaneous combustion of dry sawdust and leaves.