Summary
With the start of fire season this week, homeowners on the fringes of the urban sprawl will eye neighboring slopes for signs of smoke for the next six months. Meanwhile, firefighters will work to prevent roaring infernos from sweeping through the hills.
In recent years, though, there has been a subtle shift in fire- prevention techniques as researchers and firefighters realize some methods could cause more harm than good.See the full content of this document
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'Invaders' Add to Fire Danger
It's all because of pesky European grasses, said United States Geological Survey ecologist Jon Keeley.
According to his recent study, many fire-prevention techniques...See the full content of this document
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