Wildfires: From a Single Spark to an Inferno

What turns a single spark into an unstoppable wildfire? In this episode of The Don Sullivan Show, Don, Steve, and returning guest Tony Foster dig into the fascinating science of fire, from the surprising ways wildfires can start and how quickly they can spread to controlled burns, firefighting tactics, and what it really means when a massive blaze is “contained.” They also explore how wildfires can create their own weather, why preventing every fire may actually make the problem worse, and how AI and emerging technologies could change the way we predict and fight them. It’s a wide-ranging look at one of nature’s most destructive, powerful, and surprisingly necessary forces.