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What is forest fire? What is its effect on environment?

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It is a natural disaster found in some forests where due to rise in temperature suddenly dry plant matter catches fire.
Effects:-
(i) Trees get burnt.
(ii) Plants and animals die.
(iii) Adjacent.agriculture practices are affected.
(iv) Loss of bio-diversity.
(v) Creates environmental hazards like pollution.
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