Defective electrics such as loose wires, or faulty equipment that can overheat and cause sparks, are common causes of fires in the workplace.It is essential that work equipment is regularly inspected and replaced upon any signs of electrical damage. In wildland fires, this behavior is influenced by how fuels (such as needles, leaves, and twigs), weather and topography interact. Once a fire starts, it will continue burning only if heat, oxygen and more fuel are present. Together, these three elements are said to make up the “fire triangle.”