Which risk increased for timber siege towers when attacking stone fortifications?

💡 Explanation

The fire risk increased because defenders could easily ignite wooden siege towers using fire arrows. This Thermal Convection amplified the fire's spread; therefore fire was a major threat, rather than structural failure modes which were addressed with bracing.

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