Peat fires (IMAGE) University of East Anglia Caption Peat fires can smoulder over long periods and are extremely challenging to extinguish because the soil itself is fuel for the fire. Preventing them in the first instance is regarded the best intervention strategy. Credit Bjorn Vaughn Usage Restrictions only to be used in relation to this press release License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.