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How catastrophic will a fire be in drought-stricken areas, if one starts?

April 26, 2017areas Catastrophic Starts

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How catastrophic will a fire be in drought-stricken areas, if one starts?

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Under normal conditions (low to moderate wind and relatively cool, damp weather) a fire in drought stricken areas should be able to be controlled by firefighters. However, with intense winds and extremely hot and dry weather, a fast moving, catastrophic wildfire is possible.