Science of Survival: Fighting Fire with Fire
Outside Podcast
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How to Keep a Wildfire Under Control
A team of a couple dozen people suited up in firefighting gear are going through a plan to spread out throughout the woods and position themselves to keep a wildfire under control. They will be fighting a fire, but it's one that they are going to intentionally set and help to spread using diesel fuel. If this sounds like a recipe for some out of control wildfires, let me just dispel that notion right now. These prescribed burns are so safe. I'm a trained professional. So burn boss, get a letter grade.
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