Why Do Forests Sometimes Explode?

Forests sometimes explode because some trees burn so fast that they create a flash fire, like a giant firecracker. When the inside of the tree gets super hot, it turns into gas and bursts out with a whoosh! It's like when you light a match and it suddenly flames up.

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A pine tree bursts into flames like a giant matchstick in the middle of the forest.
When a lightning strike hits, the forest seems to explode with fire all at once.
The trees look like they’re bursting from the inside out during a wildfire.

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