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Eric Lamb, Professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Saskatchewan

The 'good fire': Prescribed burning can prevent catastrophic wildfires in the future

Fire, in its proper place, is a renewing force — one that can reduce the probability of catastrophic fire. (Angie Li), CC BY-SA

Roaring flames, burned-out houses and cars, hazy air and orange skies are all around us. Already this year, millions of hectares have been torched by more than 2,200 wildfires in Canada.

In the midst of another unprecedented fire season, it is easy to see fire as a destructive force to be controlled at all costs.

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