Yeah 'control' is the keyword for a controlled burn. Burning/mowing/digging fire breaks, understanding wind and humidity, having plenty of knowledge of fire behavior and also plenty of help is very important.

If you want to know what happens to a brush fire in dry windy conditions just turn on your TV. 7 million acres burned as of yesterday out west, and still out of control. More acreage than the entire state of Vermont.

Dale

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"When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water." - anonymous