Blowup Fire 2 : The sudden, rapid, and violent extension of a wildland fire that usually occurs when atmospheric temperature increases, humidity lowers, and wind conditions are favorable to rapid acceleration. See also: Blowup
Ralph W. Burklin & Robert G. Purington, Fire Terms: A Guide to Their Meaning and Use, National Protection Association, Boston, MA 1980 USA. (Guide: Meaning and Use, Nat Prot Association Fr Srvc - Amer) {457}