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Castanet | Wildfire experts say burn scars helpful in mitigating, lowering intensity of raging fires

May 29, 2024

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Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says historic wildfire scars have less fuels available, meaning fires will burn less intensely and can be used as a break to slow the spread of a raging wildfire. “Because it’s lower intensity, fire management can manage it effectively and suppress it as opposed to a running crown fire, which they can’t.” Read more

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