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FIRE HAZARD INDEX [1 record]

Record 1 1999-07-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Pre-Fire Planning
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
DEF

A numerical rating for specific fuel types, indicating the relative probability of fires starting and spreading, and the probable degree of difficulty in controlling them.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Prévision des incendies
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
DEF

Cote numérique exprimant la probabilité que des incendies prennent naissance et se développent dans certains types de combustibles et la difficulté probable de maîtriser ces incendies.

Spanish

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