"Dealing with one day of smoke is less dangerous than a major wildfire that burns cars and houses and buildings. We feel like it's better to do that and help our firefighters and reduce the amount of vegetation that can burn," said CalFire spokeswoman Cecile Juliette. This highlights the strategic intent behind controlled burns, framing them as a proactive measure against larger, more destructive wildfires that threaten communities.
"The goal is to reduce fire risk in the community and regenerate fire-tolerant plant species, such as native grasslands," emphasized Juliette, reflecting the dual purpose of prescribed burns in both ecological and safety terms.
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