When you hear about a "brush fire" like the recent Española Fire, it's more than just a local news story; it impacts air quality, homes, and entire ecosystems. You might think they're all the same, but understanding how they start and spread reveals surprising insights into preventing and fighting them.
The Española Fire, currently trending, highlights the destructive power of brush fires in dry conditions.
This specific fire, burning near Española, New Mexico, has forced evacuations and consumed thousands of acres.