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flag Roadside fuel breaks cut grassland fire spread by up to 66% and save millions per fire, outweighing costs, study finds.

flag A new study finds roadside fuel breaks can cut grassland wildfire spread by up to 66% and save $2.6 million to $6.7 million per fire in suppression, rehab, and lost grazing revenue, outweighing their $4 million cost. flag Led by Aaron Johnston of the High Desert Partnership, the research shows these long-lasting breaks offer sustained protection against increasingly frequent fires driven by climate change, development, and invasive species like cheatgrass. flag While some scientists question their effectiveness in fast-moving fires and ecological impacts, Johnston calls them a vital long-term risk reduction strategy. flag The study was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a public media collaboration.

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