As fires continue to burn in Wyoming and throughout the West, some researchers suggest that thinking about fires in the same way we think about floods could be helpful. Just as there are floodplains near rivers, some areas could be seen as "fire plains" for their wildfire risks. The idea is to either limit development in those areas or make sure that it's done in the safest possible ways. The idea will be proposed at a U-S Senate hearing yesterday. Dr. Tony Cheng with the Forest Restoration Institute offers this perspective.
Cheng cautions that even with advance knowledge of fire-prone areas, wildfires aren't as easy to predict as floods.
The "fire plain" research originated in Texas, another state that has seen its share of devastating wildfires.
Cheng cautions that even with advance knowledge of fire-prone areas, wildfires aren't as easy to predict as floods.
The "fire plain" research originated in Texas, another state that has seen its share of devastating wildfires.
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