What do you call fire that results from embers produced by the main fire?

The fire that results from embers produced by the main fire is referred to as spotting. This term describes the process when embers, carried by wind or convection currents, ignite new fires at a distance from the original fire. Spotting usually occurs when the wind is strong enough to transport burning embers several feet, or even miles, away, creating new ignitions. Understanding spotting is crucial for firefighting efforts, as it can lead to rapid fire spread and increased difficulty in controlling the situation.

The other terms do not accurately describe this phenomenon: crowning relates to fire spreading in the tops of trees, torching refers to individual trees igniting due to intense heat, and smoldering describes a fire that is burning slowly with little flame, typically the later stage of a fire that’s transitioning to extinguishment.