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Prescribed fires reduce the amount of fuel available for future forest fires, perhaps preventing uncontrolled growth of a fire by reducing the intensity of the fire and diminishing the continuity of fuel.

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Prescribed burns remove accumulated fuels such as dead vegetation and underbrush, reducing the likelihood of a larger, more destructive wildfire. By burning under controlled conditions, land managers can also promote healthy ecosystems, restore natural fire cycles, and reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires by lowering overall fuel loads.

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