Some people call that a problem. I call it a tender tinderbox waiting to ignite and burn. Fuels treatments are effective and federal agencies have made clear, and I quote, Over 90% of the fuel treatments are effective in changing the fire behavior and or helping with control of the wildfire. End quote. Let's put the lives of the american people first. Take significant action to benefit our environment by passing my hazardous fuels reduction amendment and redirecting $2 million to these hazardous fuels reductions activities within the Bureau of Land Management. (27:08–27:20)
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Asserts that over 90% of fuel treatments are effective in changing fire behavior or helping control wildfires.
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