Cause Classification

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Wildfire Knowledge Graph · Fire Investigation

Working definition

A structured category assigned to fire cause based on the investigation framework and strength of available evidence.

In plain language

A structured category assigned to fire cause based on the investigation framework and strength of available evidence.

Why it matters

Cause Classification 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.