wildfire suppression strategies

Wildfire suppression involves various strategies to control and extinguish fires while protecting lives, property, and ecosystems. These include creating firebreaks—clear areas that stop fire spread—using controlled burns to remove fuel safely, and deploying firefighting teams with hoses, tools, and aircraft like helicopters and planes to douse flames. Sometimes, firefighters backburn—deliberately setting small, controlled fires—to remove vegetation ahead of a wildfire. The approach depends on fire size, terrain, weather, and safety considerations, aiming to contain the fire efficiently while minimizing environmental impact.