What is an indirect attack?

Building fireline away from the fire edge.

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  1. Spraying water on flames
  2. Igniting the fire
  3. Building fireline away from the fire edge ✔

Why: Indirect attack builds control lines away from the active edge.

Huh, didn't know that: Indirect attack builds control lines away from the active edge.

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Indirect takes the long way around!
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Answer: Building fireline away from the fire edge. Indirect attack builds control lines away from the active edge.

  1. Scouting America: Wildland Fire Management www.scouting.org/merit-badges/wildland-fire-management
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    Checked 2026-11-07.

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