How can accidental forest fires occur so frequently when lighting a small fire of dead, dried wood can be so difficult?

Question

How can accidental forest fires occur so frequently when lighting a small fire of dead, dried wood can be so difficult?

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Answer 1

Out West (Rocky Mtns USA) can be so dry that big burly manly men have to slather on Aveeno and St. Ives all year round. You can start a fire with an angry glare.