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combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke.

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Is aerial firefighting an effective way of combating forest fires?

Every summer we see the same image: brave firefighters flying helicopters and planes with tanks full of water or fire retardant over yet another forest fire. But is there actual evidence on whether or not these tactics ar effective? Have there been…
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