0n (14 Jan 06) BOB KLAHN wrote to CINDY HAGLUND...

 BK> ...

 CH> The techniques used for battling these fires is
 CH> interesting. But one method used I think it way too risky
 CH> is burning an area outside a fire zone... as the fire will
 CH> not spread over an area already burned.

 CH> This is very risky IMHO because what if the deliberately
 CH> set fire spreads? It's usually done when the wind isn't
 CH> blowing. But here in Texas a strong wind can pick up at any
 CH> time, literally out of the blue.

 BK>  The method I am familiar with is usually to start the second
 BK>  fire ahead of, but not far from, the original fire. The rising
 BK>  hot air draws the 'back fire' toward the original fire.


 OUr local paper had a satisfiing explanation on this technique
shortly after I brought it up. And yes they start that fire so it's
not aiming in the direction of the natural one. BUt the wind here can
change on short notice. That's why it's so risky. :(

BTW they say we are to have rain today but now it's off for tommorrow.
Nobody believes 'them' anymore. We just say oh ho hum yeah right. Last
time we got rain here about sin NE Texas it didn't even make it to the
ground. It evaporates in mid air.

Cindy

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