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Roadside fuel breaks cut grassland fire spread by up to 66% and save millions per fire, outweighing costs, study finds.
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.
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.
While some scientists question their effectiveness in fast-moving fires and ecological impacts, Johnston calls them a vital long-term risk reduction strategy.
The study was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a public media collaboration.
Las interrupciones de combustible en el camino reducen la propagación de incendios de pastizales hasta en un 66% y ahorran millones por incendio, superando los costos, según los hallazgos del estudio.