Hello Gary and List,

Gary wrote: 

"If such a meteorite landed in the right conditions (dry
grass, for instance) then a fire could be started easily."

No, Gary, during the dark flight phase, a meteoroid cools
sufficiently to not incite a fire. Meteorites may be hot to the
touch but not hot enough to start a fire "easily"!

Best wishes,

Bernd


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