Impacts of wildfires

Question 1

Environmental

Answer 1

• Destruction of habitat and ecosystems = reduced biodiversity
• Animal extinction
• Increased carbon emissions = climate change

Question 2

Social

Answer 2

• Locals - resources of land = starvation?
• Loss of life - long-term injuries and trauma
• Relocation = homeless

Question 3

Economic

Answer 3

• Financial loss
• Cost to rebuild community - years - some countries don’t have the money/resources
  = Cost for future preparedness + mitigation strategies

Question 4

Political

Answer 4

• Review laws - use of countryside for leisure
• Ban campfires + BBQs
• Emergency services - rapid
• Clear plan of action = reduce hazard