There are two main causes of forest fire. They are :
- Man made factors and
- Natural factors.
1. Man made factors: The factors that man causes which can lead to forest fire. These causes are like:
- Irresponsible campfires done by men.
- Vehicle crashes, which often occurs due to accidents.
- Cigarettes that are unextinguished often cause forest fire.
2. Natural factors: The factors which are caused by the nature. These are like:
- Lightning strikes in forests.
- Volcanic eruption near forests.
- High atmospheric temperature and humidity.
Above mentioned points are some causes of forest fire.