FOREST FIRES

During our flight to Seattle, WA, the other day, we flew over some mountain ranges in Montana, that were literally being consumed by fires. My guess is that the ashes from other fires were responsible for starting new ones.  As you can see in the photo, numerous small fires are just starting up.  The only thing I can think of when I see destruction like this is that their are millions of helpless animals that have no idea what is happening around them.............