Listen to how Rod Norum faced the challenge of a major fire burning toward the Alaska Pipeline–including a “monster” tactical 26-mile-long backfire.
Direct link to this video: http://youtu.be/2oLTxhLQd-E?t=3s
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AK Fire Science Highlights 
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