Reducing Damage from Wildfires

How can we reduce the effects of wildfires?

• In areas that are accesible to fire services, the firefighters can help control the fire with foam and water. However, if they can't get to the area, other methods are required.
• Aeroplanes and helicopters can drop firefighters into more remote areas, but sometimes this is too dangerous.
• Water and fire-retardants can be dropped from planes and helicopters to try and stop the fire spreading…