The Smokehouse Creek fire was, as of 2024, the largest wildfire in the history of Texas. Based on wildfire statistics, what was the most likely cause of the fire?(1 point)

Question

Responses

a lightning strike
a lightning strike

heat from the sun
heat from the sun

sparks from a downed electric line
sparks from a downed electric line

magma from a local volcano

Answer 1

Based on wildfire statistics and common causes of wildfires, the most likely cause of the Smokehouse Creek fire is:

sparks from a downed electric line.

While lightning strikes can initiate wildfires, in many cases, especially in areas with human infrastructure, downed electric lines are a frequent cause of large wildfires. Other options, such as heat from the sun and magma from a local volcano, are less directly associated with sparking wildfires.