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WET LINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Fire Prevention
DEF

A line of water, or water and chemical retardant, sprayed along the ground, serving as a temporary control line from which to ignite or stop a low-intensity fire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Prévention des incendies
DEF

Ligne d'extinction temporaire composée d'eau ou d'un mélange d'eau et de produits retardants chimiques que l'on a vaporisés au sol afin de freiner la progression d'un feu de faible intensité.

Spanish

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