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2025-01-26 15:16:29 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 202CCA29B045D435D7E3EEF8DD23568A543D5AF8264F50ADC48F731B9A52E3B6
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Even though President Trump put it in simplified it, the fact is the trees didn't burn because of their composition, especially their water content, and the behavior of flames. His point about "floor" management is also valid—proper forest management helps prevent fires. https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/standing-trees-after-la-fires-are-not-evidence-laser-attack-2025-01-14/#:~:text=%22The%20primary%20reason%20is%20that,at%20equilibrium%20with%20ambient%20conditions.%22&text=Another%20factor%20is%20wind%2C%20Keeley%20said. https://www.rayonier.com/stories/how-forest-management-prevents-forest-fires/
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