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Prairie burns are done in the midwest of the United States to promote natural fertilization and increase the beauty of the prairie with its assorted wildflowers. A fire-fighter starts by wetting the perimeter of the field to prevent the fire from spreading. The fire-fighter then uses a drip torch to start the controlled burn.

As the fire spreads, the fire-fighters must closely monitor its progress. Prairie burns are usually done in early spring around April which is when I took this photo.

The fire helps create a natural fertilizer for the soil, by burning nutrients into the air leaving mineral salts in the ground. The prairie fire will also help control weeds, woody plants and non-native species.

(riceswcd.org)

I took this photo at dusk from my friend's back porch. What a lovely view she has!