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To: NVDave

“The rule of thumb is that a flame front can be pushed out twice as far as the fuel is high - so if you live next to 50’ trees, you’d better be thinking about 100’ cleared space around structures, minimum.”

Taking into account 60+ mph winds?


158 posted on 11/15/2008 1:39:40 PM PST by truth_seeker
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To: truth_seeker

Yes, and even higher. Winds near high fuel loads increase due to the “Dresden effect.”


161 posted on 11/15/2008 1:41:01 PM PST by NVDave
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162 posted on 11/15/2008 1:41:22 PM PST by hole_n_one
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