What is a direct attack on a wildfire?

Working right at the fire's edge.

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  1. Waiting for rain
  2. Working right at the fire's edge ✔
  3. Burning ahead of the fire

Why: Direct attack works along the fire edge to stop spread.

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Answer: Working right at the fire's edge. Direct attack works along the fire edge to stop spread.

  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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