Name: Why humans (and not weather) are to blame for wildfires
Uploaded: 2026-07-20T15:07:49.985Z
Duration: 43 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: Most wildfires aren't sparked by lightning, drought or wind. Nearly 85% of U.S. wildfires are human-caused, from fireworks and campfires to equipment sparks and tossed cigarettes, and this summer's human-caused Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado is a stark reminder. Here's what everyday behaviors actually start wildfires, and how not to be the cause.