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Why does the Marine Base set itself on fire?
Posted: 02.12.2013 at 10:08 AM
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The base burns sections of the woods in 20 foot increments so the fire stops when it meets the previous line of fire.  / Romney Smith
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Mission MCLB: Prescribed Burns on base

For the first time in four years, the base conducted a prescribed burn and they started by lighting a drip line and letting the sparks fly.

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