When establishing control lines, digging a small ditch and pulling up some plants isn’t always enough. To create a sturdy, fuel-free barrier, firefighters may use small torches to … See more

A backburn is similar to a burnout, but requires a slightly more sophisticated technique. Once a control line is established, firefighters may set a controlled b… See more

For a wildfire small enough to be snuffed out using a direct attack, firefighters may begin their assault on the blaze from behind. Starting from already burned earth, the firefight… See more

Hot spotting is the term used to describe the extra attention given to the most active and dangerous portions of a wildfire. The crews fighting the fire size up the parts of the blaze m… See more