National Geographic’s wildfire photos

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Division Supervisor Jay Walter starts a burnout deep in the forest, firing Quickfire Hotshot flares (nicknamed “sausages”) that burn like fireworks when they land. Photo by Mark Thiessen for National Geographic, used with permission.

Mark Thiessen’s photographs of wildfires are being featured at two National Geographic websites, A Photographer Inside the Wildfires, and Proof: Picture Stories. Excellent work from Mark, as usual.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.