Bush fires, their causes and effects were examined. The availability of the fuel material (biomass),one of the necessary components for the initiation and sustenance of wild bushfires was studied.Investigation shows that the turnover rate is positive across the country. Over 400g in the forestzone to about 26g in the savanna zone. This means that wild bush fires can be expected in any partof the country. The dry matter and litter accumulation are also sufficient to initiate and sustainbushfires–ranging from 700g/m2to 60g/m2and 287g/m2 to 116g/m2 ,respectively, in Ekpoma. Thelevel of dry material was expectedly higher during the dry season – particularly in December,January and February. Bush fires at this time are often very rampant, furious and dangerous, as thedry harmattan wind aids them to move at very high speed. Thus controlling the availability of thebiomass can substantially help to mitigate wild bushfires initiation, severity and frequency.Keywords: Bushfires, Biomass, Forest, Savannahs, Fuel, Frequency