backburn — 1. noun a controlled fire, lit in the path of a wildfire, in order to deprive it of combustible material. 2. verb To light a fire for this reason … Wiktionary
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Controlled burn — Back burn redirects here. For the village in Scotland, see Backburn. An experimental burn in Canada; note the measuring equipment in front. Part of a series on W … Wikipedia
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