Fires that burn organic material in the soil are called ground fires. This is a slower burning fire, usually under litter or under vegetation. They burn by glowing combustion.
Some fires burn on the surface of the ground. They burn dry leaves, broken twigs and branches and other materials on the ground. These fires spread quickly and are known as surface fires.
Crown fires burn with huge flames and has intense heat and power. They burn from tree top to tree top and spread very quickly with the wind and heat. It is even worse if they are exposed to steep slopes.
Spotting, is yet another interesting fire type. Sometimes winds blow ‘firebrands’ away from crown fires onto new areas. Firebrands are like fireball that fly from burning treetops to other new places, resulting in new fires and keeps the fires xsspreading.
Conflagration: This is a large fire with a character of aggravation, usually enhanced with wind action and firebrands.