Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Fire destroys underbrush at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. If allowed to overgrow, underbrush can cause forest fires to spread and become harder to control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Andrew Addie, wildland firefighter, uses a torch to start a test fire at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Test fires are used to help create a barrier of already burned wood that prevents the spread of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

A wildland firefighter makes his way down the tree line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. During controlled burns, firefighters must work through smoky conditions that can make it hard to see and breathe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Andrew Addie, wildland firefighter, starts a test fire at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Test fires are used to create a safe barrier of burned underbrush that fire can no longer use as fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Keith Hawk, prescribed fire specialist, makes sure all team members are accounted for during a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Team members watch each other closely during the burn to make sure everyone is safely accounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Robert Heartman, wildland firefighter, prepares a torch during a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Torches use a specific mixture of gas and diesel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Fire and smoke fill the forest during a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Controlled burns also help improve the quality of the soil and the overall health of a forest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Mike Gibson, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron forester, dons equipment before a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Controlled burns are used to help prevent the outbreak of forest fires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Keith Hawk, prescribed fire specialist, checks wind conditions before a controlled burn at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Wind conditions are used to help control the direction a controlled burn takes and to prevent the fire from spreading to unwanted areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

A wildland firefighter walks the tree line at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. Wildland Firefighters wear flame retardant clothing and special safety equipment during active burns. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

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Fire and Smoke: Natural Resources controlling the burn

Published Feb. 6, 2018
By Senior Airman Luke Hill
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Fire destroys underbrush at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 31, 2018. If allowed to overgrow, underbrush can cause forest fires to spread and become harder to control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)