File:Fse-wildland-urban-interface-v1.svg

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Summary

The three routes by which fire spreads from burning vegetation to a building: embers, radiation and direct flame contact. Based on National Research Council of Canada et al. (2005), p. 1.6-7, and Quintiere (2002b), p. 2-255.

Original vector illustration for Wildland-urban interface, level 2 Intermediate.

Source basis: National Research Council of Canada et al. (2005), p. 1.6-7 (three routes) and p. 2.6-12 (brands carried by the wind); Quintiere (2002b), p. 2-255 (wind-borne embers start spot fires; crown and surface fires); Hamins, Maranghides, McGrattan, Ohlemiller, and Anleitner (2005), p. 30 (lofted brands falling onto combustibles)
Alt text: A vegetation fire front with wind blowing embers towards a house, heat rays reaching the facade and flames touching nearby vegetation and the wall.

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Short title	The three routes by which fire spreads from burning vegetation to a building: embers, radiation and direct flame contact. Based on National Research Council of Canada et al. (2005), p. 1.6-7, and Quintiere (2002b), p. 2-255.
Image title	A vegetation fire front with wind blowing embers towards a house, heat rays reaching the facade and flames touching nearby vegetation and the wall. Source basis: National Research Council of Canada et al. (2005), p. 1.6-7 (three routes) and p. 2.6-12 (brands carried by the wind); Quintiere (2002b), p. 2-255 (wind-borne embers start spot fires; crown and surface fires); Hamins, Maranghides, McGrattan, Ohlemiller, and Anleitner (2005), p. 30 (lofted brands falling onto combustibles)
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Height	600