just_Elaine Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 We were driving between Fang and Chiang Dao in the early evening yesterday and there were many, many fires. It was obviously intentional. For instance, on one of the hills at more of a distance, the fire was a big oval like someone poured gasoline and then lit a match. The whole area was smoky. Does anyone know why these fires are lit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 to clean up overgrown areas and prepare for the upcoming crop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_Elaine Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Many spots where burning occurred was along the highway. Other areas were on very steep hills with large trees. Many of these areas did not look like places for crops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puwa Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Many spots where burning occurred was along the highway. Other areas were on very steep hills with large trees. Many of these areas did not look like places for crops. I believe that the purpose is to clear off the flammable undergrowth and dried leaves early in the season, in a more or less controlled way, to prevent larger, uncontrolled fires later in the season, when things really dry out and heat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_Elaine Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Many spots where burning occurred was along the highway. Other areas were on very steep hills with large trees. Many of these areas did not look like places for crops. I believe that the purpose is to clear off the flammable undergrowth and dried leaves early in the season, in a more or less controlled way, to prevent larger, uncontrolled fires later in the season, when things really dry out and heat up. I was wondering if it was a "fire prevention" technique. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallmagician Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) Well, I don't think they are that controlled. THe hills overlooking HTT are continually being fought by helicopters with buckets. This was taken about 4 days ago by me. Phil PS - If someone could explain how on earth to embed youtube video on here, that would be great. Looked at Georges example, but I sure can't get it to work! Edited February 24, 2007 by mallmagician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) We were driving between Fang and Chiang Dao in the early evening yesterday and there were many, many fires. It was obviously intentional. For instance, on one of the hills at more of a distance, the fire was a big oval like someone poured gasoline and then lit a match. The whole area was smoky.Does anyone know why these fires are lit? It's the same as every year.Not unusal. Edited February 25, 2007 by tux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_Elaine Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Well, I don't think they are that controlled. THe hills overlooking HTT are continually being fought by helicopters with buckets. This was taken about 4 days ago by me. Phil PS - If someone could explain how on earth to embed youtube video on here, that would be great. Looked at Georges example, but I sure can't get it to work! Nice vid. Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardian Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) PS - If someone could explain how on earth to embed youtube video on here, that would be great. Looked at Georges example, but I sure can't get it to work! Let me give it a shot: Edited February 25, 2007 by guardian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 doesn't work for me, sorry guardian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Let me guess, polar bear in a snowstorm Can't see the eyes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 its the same thing year in and out. just get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardian Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 doesn't work for me, sorry guardian Neither for me too, sbk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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