->  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.

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

Wouldn't hurt to clear a perimeter of inflammables behind the new fire
line either.

In some recent fires I heard of a number of homeowners dynamiting trees
and using chainsaws and rented Bobcats to clear brush thus saving their
homes.
Some ran those misting style flat garden sprayer hoses across
their roofs in addition.
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