Fire is both a symbol of life and powerful destructive force. This book features a look at the life of fires, both in the wild and in cities, and how they are battled, contained, and extinguished. Wildfire Alert! features:
• the elements needed to create fire
• famous fires, including the Chicago Fire and the forest fires in Yellowstone National Park
• fire fighters, such as Hot Shots and Smokejumpers
• the deadly effects of smoke inhalation
• activity/observation pages