A response to 'Clarifying the meaning of mantras in wildland fire behaviour modelling: Reply to Cruz et al. (2017)'

Abstract

This paper represents our response to the questioning byMell et al. (2018)of our interpretation (Cruz et al. 2017) of five generalised statements or mantras commonly repeated in the wildland fire behaviour modelling literature. We provide further clarity on key subjects and objectively point out, using examples from relevant scientific findings, that our discussion of the identified mantras presented inCruz et al. (2017)was indeed not ill-conceived as suggested byMell et al. (2018).