Depends on where. Much of the east coast is wet enough the fires aren't a regular occurrence, and the dead underbrush rots away. I recall one in SE Pennslyvani

Depends on where. Much of the east coast is wet enough the fires aren't a regular occurrence, and the dead underbrush rots away. I recall one in SE Pennslyvania in the past 30 years. https://www.pottsmerc.com/2013/04/07/french-creek-state-park-forest-fire-was-longest-fire-fight-in-pa-history-2/ https://www.pottsmerc.com/2013/04/07/french-creek-state-park... Hmm, this makes me question my dismissal of the concerns, but still supports the idea that it's not a long term concern on the east coast.