Crowning runs are common and fire spread through tree crowns for some distance (crown fire) is possible.
Flames in the surface part of the fire can easily exceed 8 feet and may exceed 12 feet.
Fires in dry grass and shrubs spread very quickly with flames over 20 feet likely.
Torching and short crowning runs are possible in juniper, where it is present.
Spotting is very common and occurs some distance from the main fire.
Unattended campfires are very likely to escape and sparks are very likely to start fires in dry grass and needles.
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