The Energy Release Component (ERC) is an NFDRS (National Fire Danger Rating System)
index related to how hot a fire could burn. It is directly related
to the 24-hour, potential worst case, total available energy (BTUs)
per unit area (in square feet) within the flaming front at the
head of a fire.
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