Theevergreen forestsof the AmazonandCongobasins, for example, aregenerallyfire-freebecause the closed canopymaintainsalevelofhumidity that inhibitsburning.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called out to numerous incidents and had to secure a canopy at a petrol station in Plymstock as well as part of the roof at the Odeon Cinema in Exeter.