This article was originally posted on Northeastern Global News by Cody Mello-Klein.
In the aftermath of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles, politicians and citizens alike are looking for ways to prevent future disasters from hitting the region. As strange as it might sound, fighting fire with fire may be one of the best solutions, an expert says.
Strategically setting fires, a practice known as controlled or prescribed burning, is a common practice in many countries, but the United States has been slow to catch on, says Anncy Thresher, an assistant professor of public policy, urban affairs and philosophy at Northeastern University.
Moving forward, the practice could help make the difference between a manageable wildfire and an uncontrollable burn in fire-prone areas like Southern California, Thresher says.
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