ad this letter from a member of the US Congress out a prescribed fire that got out of control y Details A prescribed burn turned into an out-of -control widire covering thirty-two square miles 1. The public is concerned because of air qualty issues and loss of tourism. The Forest Service's handing of the prescribed burn is questioned Which is the best rebuttal to this arti-burn viewpoint? Air quality is often affected by controlled fires. Tourism is not of great concern to the Forest Service Without the controlled fire, the tourist season would not have been affected Without the controlled fre more fuel may have bit up, leading to greater damage

## Step 1<br />The problem presents a situation where a prescribed fire, a controlled fire used for forest management, has gotten out of control. The public is concerned about the air quality issues and the potential loss of tourism. The question asks for the best rebuttal to this viewpoint.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />The rebuttal should counter the negative viewpoint by providing a logical and factual argument. The rebuttal should also be based on the information provided in the problem.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />The rebuttal should also consider the potential consequences of not having the controlled fire. This is important because it provides a counter-argument to the public's concerns.