Californians used fire to protect theland.

As the Kincade fire continues to burn near Geyserville, wetake a look at fire prevention techniques that have been used in California forthousands of years. You’ve likely heard a lot lately about “prescribed” or“controlled” burns. Matt Fidler, the creator of the podcast and radio series“California Burning” reports, that native Californians used fire to maintainthe land and also their culture … for thousands of years.

Listen to the hour-long version of this story on“California Burning,” this Sunday at 10 a.m. on KRCB Radio 91. Orvisit our website norcalpublicmedia.org

(Photo: The Klamath River – Matt Fidler)

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