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no, the controlled burns so far have been miniscule and error-laden. There was a control fight between CalFire and other agencies over every detail. Multiple, m
by mistrial9 3y ago
no, the controlled burns so far have been miniscule and error-laden. There was a control fight between CalFire and other agencies over every detail. Multiple, massive fires occurred in the intervals when they were arguing about it behind closed doors. The past-Chief of CalFIRE was terminated over this and other issues; his immediate successor was given more than 10x the budget that CalFIRE ever had. Money is a problem in the woods. Firefighting is genuinely harsh and dangerous, the people they have to run it are largely military culture.
- nineplay 3y agoNone of that justifies a headline of "California will _begin_ backing intentional burns". Already this thread is full of comments condemning California for its wooly-headiness.
- lost_tourist 3y agoI can see regulations requiring them to do a 5 year study per 10 acres for environmental impact on local flora and fauna.