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2006/5/16
PHOENIX Arizona is facing another potentially destructive wildfire season. Already, tree thinning projects are under way throughout Arizona's national forests.
Crews are trying to rid the forests of ground fuels that could help spread a forest fire.
In overgrown forests, fires burn hot, spread quickly and cause long-lasting damage.
It's not only trees and plants, but also to the soil's ability to support life.
The state's ongoing drought, higher than normal temperatures, growing communities and increased public use have increased the fire danger for forests.
Officials say nine of the ten biggest fires to hit Arizona have burned in the past decade. |
