Forest Fires by Alvern Mak 4Kindness

The above photo shows black burning in Townsville, Australia
I feel that it is relevant to the topic because it shows a bushfire sweeping across Australia surrounding the trees in flames.

The above photo shows a man surrounded by the fierce flames of a forest fire
I feel that it is relevant to the topic because it shows the ferocity of forest fire flames in motion.

The above photo shows fire damaged bush land after a forest fire.
I feel that it is relevant to the issue because it shows the aftermath of a bushfire.
It also shows the damages a forest fire can do to wildlife and property.

The above photo shows the city of Melbourne in thick fog and haze.
I feel that it is relevant to the issue because it shows that the aftermath of a forest fire can still be felt and seen long after the forest fire.

The above photo shows an Australian Bustard searching for food in the destroyed forest.
I feel that it is relevant to the issue shows that destroyed wildlife can indirectly harm animals.


Introduction
The environmental issue that I will focus on is bushfires/forest fires
I chose this topic because there had been a recent forest fire in Victoria State, Australia that caused more than 200 death and uncountable amount of wildlife. It also indirectly harmed Singapore and neighbouring countries of Australia by spreading toxic fumes and gases to the neighbouring countries thus causing a haze in South East Asia.

Forest Fires
Forest fires are caused by the combination of a tiny spark or any naked flame with flammable materials such as a pile of leaves, paper or petrol. When the naked flame or spark comes into contact with a flammable material it will burn down trees and affect everybody living in that area. Sometimes a forest fire is useful because some trees and plants need fire to sprout their seeds. But on the negative side, Forest fires are harmful as they have the power to kill people and wildlife.

Conclusion
Seeing the negative effects of forest fires humans should try to prevent forest fires. For example hikers setting up campfires should not leave it unattended for any period of time. Another example is that items with naked flames such as a cigarette butt should not be placed near any flammable items such as a petrol tank. The last example is to keep a big bucket filled with fresh water is nearby the camp (if you are setting up one). So if small fires occur near you campsite you can put it out immediately to prevent small fires to become huge forest.