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Fires are one of natures greatest, yet deadly phenomenons.They are able to destroy hundreds of acres within hours,although, this can sometimes be a good thing. Fire is used to burn of dry,dead grass in a pasture so that the ash can help bring up new green grass. Then, there are the times where it is not wanted and devistates much needed land: such as the plant and animal life which exists in it's ecosystem. Forest fires are the biggets problem when it comes to fires,people camping will accidenly leave their fire going. In most cases though, the people will think that they have their campfire out by throwing some water on it but that doesn't always do the trick and when it doesn't,you've got a problem on your hands. In no time at all,you've got a big roaring fire that will take down anything and anyone in it's path. It can take several days and even weeks to get a large forest fire under control enough to extinguish it. Not all fire is natural; fire can be especially dangerous when man has something to do with it. People can use it to do