> When the oils in the tree heat up, the plant releases flammable gas, which ignites into a fireball. This accelerates the eucalyptus fire hazards in a region a

> When the oils in the tree heat up, the plant releases flammable gas, which ignites into a fireball. This accelerates the eucalyptus fire hazards in a region and discourages firefighting efforts… The plants are considered dangerous in fire-prone areas because of their habit of shooting sparks if they catch fire. [0] Apparently it turns into an ember-spraying fuel-air bomb when it catches fire. I’m not sure you could design a more fire-promoting tree. [0]: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus/eucalyptus-fire-hazards.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/eucalyptus...