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Starch Scorch Blaze FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I start a 
wildfire for testing?
Use the command `/wildfire start [intensity]` to ignite a fire at your target coordinates. You can optionally specify an intensity level from 0 to 4 to control how severe the initial blaze is.
wildfire start [intensity]` to ignite a fire at your target coordinates. You can optionally specify an intensity level from 0 to 4 to control how severe the initial blaze is.Why is my fire spreading in a weird direction?
Wind direction and strength affect how flames spread across the landscape. Check the current wind using `/wildfire wind` to see which way fires will push, and remember that wind varies between different dimensions.
wildfire wind` to see which way fires will push, and remember that wind varies between different dimensions.Can I stop embers from crossing water?
Embers can travel over rivers and water barriers, so water alone won't stop a wildfire—you need to use fire extinguishers, splash water bottles, or create wider firebreaks with non-flammable blocks to contain the spread.
wildfire—you need to use fire extinguishers, splash water bottles, or create wider firebreaks with non-flammable blocks to contain the spread.What's the best way to protect my base?
Create a perimeter of non-flammable blocks around your base, keep a 
fire extinguisher or splash water bottles nearby, and consider placing water streams strategically since water prevents fire from starting or surviving on adjacent blocks.
fire extinguisher or splash water bottles nearby, and consider placing water streams strategically since water prevents fire from starting or surviving on adjacent blocks.How do I deal with smoke damage?
Wearing a helmet provides partial protection against toxic smoke effects like nausea, poison, and blindness. If you're caught in thick smoke, move away from the fire or use rain to gradually extinguish the blaze and clear the air.
Do fire extinguishers work on all fires?
Fire extinguishers spray carbon dioxide up to six blocks away to smother flames effectively. They're your primary tool for fighting wildfires, though splash water bottles and water streams also work for putting out nearby burning blocks.
Will my 
charred ground stay burnt forever?
No—burnt ground and ash blocks slowly recover on their own over time, though the process is gradual. Ash blocks also fall under gravity, so they may shift as the landscape recovers.
Can TNT and creepers make wildfires worse?
Yes, explosions from TNT, charged creepers, and Nether beds throw embers and ignite surrounding land, potentially spreading fire faster than normal flames would.
How do I check how many active fires are burning?
Use the `/wildfire stats` command to see active fire statistics across your world, which helps you track how many blazes are currently spreading.
wildfire stats` command to see active fire statistics across your world, which helps you track how many blazes are currently spreading.Can I customize how aggressive the mod is?
Yes—open `config/wildfire-common.toml` to adjust wind settings, fire spread speed, ember travel distance, smoke intensity, toxicity levels, and whether vanilla fire gets converted to wildfires.
wildfire-common.toml` to adjust wind settings, fire spread speed, ember travel distance, smoke intensity, toxicity levels, and whether vanilla fire gets converted to wildfires.