Controlled Burn vs. Wildfire: Understanding Grassland Fire Behavior #3700510 (License: Personal Use)

Bright orange flames engulf a vast expanse of dry grass and shrubs, sending plumes of gray and white smoke into a pale blue sky. The foreground shows recently tilled soil and sparse residual vegetation, suggesting agricultural or rangeland use adjacent to the fire zone. Wind appears to be pushing the fire laterally, creating an uneven fire front with intense hotspots and ember showers.

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