Fighting fire with fire.

This article discusses a new approach to managing wildfires that combines local knowledge and artificial intelligence. The strategy involves allowing certain wildfires to burn under controlled conditions to reduce the risk of larger, more destructive fires. The approach is guided by potential operational delineations (PODs), which divide the landscape into zones where fires can be contained. While this approach shows promise, challenges remain in keeping the PODs updated and ensuring the protection of the interests of Indigenous people who have traditionally managed the land. The article also highlights the benefits of using PODs to prioritize prescribed burns and manage fire risk. [Extracted from the article]