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“The timber debris can make wildfires worse by giving the fire more fuel, allowing it to burn hotter and longer, damaging or destroying other trees that might otherwise have survived the fire.”

Analyzed on 2026-08-22T05:03:16+00:00 · Last updated 2026-08-22

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fs.usda.gov credibility 0.50 Supports

“Large wildfires like the 2017 Goodwin Fire are made worse by the buildup of undergrowth, also known as hazardous fuels.”

A “typical” day as a burn boss (if there is one) | US Forest Service

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fs.usda.gov credibility 0.50 Supports

“The timber debris can make wildfires worse by giving the fire more fuel, allowing it to burn hotter and longer, damaging or destroying other trees that might otherwise have survived the fire.”

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Claim ID CLM-C5E1ED90
Slug timber-debris-can-make-wildfires-worse-by-giving-fire-more-f-c5e1ed90
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Captured 214 d ago
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Wildfire Forestry