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- Title
FIREFIGHTING COMBAT WITH FIRE RETARDANTS AT DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS.
- Authors
Cesar Fiedler, Nilton; Rizo Larcerda, Guilherme; Cordeiro Ramalho, Antonio Henrique; Christo Berude, Leandro; Patricio das Neves, Felipe; Krulikowski Rodrigues, Carla
- Abstract
Forest fires are responsible for the destruction of millions of hectares of forest worldwide, and they lead to diverse economic, social, and landscape damage. Thus, the development of techniques to combat them has become increasingly necessary. In this context, this study aims to evaluate the efficiency of different fire retardants at different concentrations in fighting forest fires, considering the burning times and intensities of forest fuel. The study was conducted inside Eucalyptus spp. stands using three fire retardants (Silv-Ex, F-500, and HoldFire) at three concentrations (1%, 1.5%, and 2%), in addition to a water-only control. A completely randomized design was used, and the statistical analysis was completed based on experimental arrangements (factorial 3x3). Variables evaluated during the burning process were as follows: burning times (the time required for the flames to consume all forest fuel within the sample, with and without the retardant) and intensity of burning. Results regarding the time and intensity of burning in relation to the concentrations indicated a decreasing trend as the latter were increased, classifying the highest dose (2%) as the most efficient. For the retardants, all were observed to be efficient, with Silv-Ex being the most appropriate as it significantly reduced the burning intensity and increased the burning time of the forest fuel.
- Subjects
FIREPROOFING agents; FUELWOOD; FIREFIGHTING; WILDFIRE prevention; FOREST fires; FOREST protection; COMBAT
- Publication
Floresta, 2020, Vol 50, Issue 1, p1107
- ISSN
0015-3826
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5380/rf.v50i1.61609