Proximity and Threat to Fire Values

(Part B, PMS 236)

Evaluate the potential threat to values based on their proximity to the fire, and rank this element low, moderate, or high.

The following guidelines can help you determine an appropriate selection for the Proximity and Threat of Fire to Values:

Low -

• Fire is located where it is highly unlikely that it would reach the values given fire activity and the fuels between it and the values.

Moderate -

• Fire could potentially reach the values, but will take multiple burning periods and sustained fire activity in the adjacent fuels to reach the values.

High -

• Fire is close to values. Without mitigation actions, fire is expected to reach the values.