Pictures continue to roll in from all of the spectators at the prescribed burn last week. Enjoy some additional shots below!
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- Two drip torches sit ready to start the fire. The tank holds a mix of diesel and gasoline. The tip is lit and when tipped downward the torch drops flaming bits of fuel. This tool is used to spread the fire during a prescribed burn.
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- Jon, prairie employee, and Ron Kuszmaul, OSU Public Safety Supervisor, await the start of the burn
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- The test fire grows larger
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- The team manages the flames with rakes, brooms, water sprayers and a leaf blower. Using these tools the team can redirect or put out the fire when needed.
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- A column of smoke rises perfectly to the sky
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- Emily works with a broom to put the fire out at the edges
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- The heat takes your breath away
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- Emily uses the drip torch to expand the fire around the northern side of this section
