The science behind backburning that prevents catastrophic wildfires | 60 Minutes Australia

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Rewind to 2009 when the devastating Black Saturday bushfires ravaged Victoria, claiming 173 lives, becoming the deadliest in Australian history. Rick Sneeuwjagt led Western Australia’s hazard reduction program, now a common practice across the continent ahead of hot summer months, which aim to fight fire with fire.

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