Ignition Sequence

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Wildfire Knowledge Graph · Fire Investigation

Working definition

The reconstructed order of events by which an ignition source, first fuel and surrounding conditions produced a developing fire.

In plain language

The reconstructed order of events by which an ignition source, first fuel and surrounding conditions produced a developing fire.

Why it matters

Ignition Sequence is useful because it separates one specific part of wildfire behaviour, exposure, operations or evidence from nearby concepts that can otherwise be mixed together.

Primary terminology sourceSearch official NWCG glossary ↗

Tecnobosque explanation reviewed 12 September 2026. Source definitions are authoritative within their stated jurisdiction; the explanatory text above is an independent technical synthesis.