The video above is a slide show of a series of photographs shot in very quick succession while a member of the San Juan Hotshots used a flare pistol to ignite areas along Cold Creek Canyon during a burnout operation on the Myrtle Fire, July 22, 2012. The photos were taken by Bill Gabbert.
Thanks for the photos. Over the last 30 plus years I have seen and/or used a number of ignition launching devices. From old shotguns firing special ammo to the current designed for fire use pistols. They can be wonderful helpers when used at the right time and place in a safe and sane manner.