Zombie fires may sound like something out of a horror movie, but they’re very real, very dangerous, and they’re already changing what “wildfire season” looks like in the far north. These are fires that don’t fully die when winter arrives. Instead, they sink into the ground and keep smoldering for months or even years before resurfacing.
But it isn’t just their surprising comeback that makes them so alarming. Zombie fires can be stubborn and incredibly difficult to detect. A place that looks calm and safe can indeed still be burning with heat underneath.
Intrigued? Click on to see the disastrous nature of these fires and what can be done to prevent them.