How does a drip torch help suppress a wildfire?

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You always see wildlife firefighters with drip torches. I understand they are used to control/suppress fires, but how does that work? Why does it work as a fire suppressant?

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A drip torch is like the barber of the forest. It trims the small, flammable stuff so the big, bad fire can’t grow unruly.

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