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Posted by smoke eater on April 08, 2003 at 14:15:30 from (66.187.42.12):
In Reply to: grass burning? posted by Randy on April 08, 2003 at 10:48:03:
have done this with 5 very good firefighters. Having more helps but never underestimate the wind and conditions. We burned around the entire perimeter starting downwind and working our way upwind giving us greater control of the spread. Once all the way around we began setting small pieces again from the downwind side,working against the wind. When we thought we had a good enough break we set the middle off. It took less time to burn the center especially when we ignighted the upwind edge. When the two fire lines came together there were flames at least 30 feet high. On purpose, we doubled the downwind break size. Keep in mind that as the grass burns off, it throws plenty of embers in the hot gases so watch where they fall as you go. An old tire on a chain dragged across the fire line will help snuff it in event it becomes out of control. Be sure to check your local FD for size limitations. 5 acres may be the cut off to also notify your department of natural resources because of the wildland fire parameters. The disc firebreak is not a bad idea but watch those flying embers. We had rain an entire week after I burned and three weeks after my pasture looked like velvet. Good luck and you can never be too safe. Don't underestimate your potential. I would bet you will be responsible for the burn, the aftermath, and suppression by your local department. Good Luck
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