A firebreak follows a tributary burn, the Shiel Rig Burn, and this leads onto the grassy west ridge of Shalloch on Minnoch. |
These builders had a contractual duty to build this wall so as to act as a firebreak. |
If the tree canopy goes on fire, go to the far side of a firebreak and try to prevent sparks starting a fire in your area. |
The only option for the section was to create a firebreak around the equipment and wait until the fire passed. |
Crews worked on a firebreak in a nearby canyon to try to cut off an eastward route for the fire. |
Allowing people whose properties back on to the forest to keep their lawns watered would create a natural firebreak, said Calder. |