Controlled burns in California could reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire by 60 percent | The Hill

Controlled burns in California could reduce risk of catastrophic wildfire by 60 percent  | The Hill: Deploying low-intensity burns could reduce the initial risk of catastrophic wildfire by more than 60 percent, while helping protect the area for at least six years, a new study has found.   To be effective, wildland fuel treatments need to occur in an ongoing, period manner, as opposed to a one-time intervention, according to the study, published Friday…