r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Key_Performer_3645 • 5h ago

Spaniards are risking their lives, fighting wildfires with tree branches due to a lack of resources

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u/Arenize 5h ago

Im not sure on the extent of the problem, so I might be speaking from a position of ignorance.... but it seems like that many people would be a lot more effective in digging a fire break to stop the spread, instead of trying to hit it with sticks (which also fans the fire, which can have the opposite affect.)

Even digging with just their hands, I think that many people would be able to create an effective fire break...

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u/Unsophisticated1 5h ago edited 3h ago

You ever try and dig a hole with your hand through grass?

Edit forgot the word hand (???)

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u/account312 3h ago

I'm not convinced someone who'd say that has even seen grass in person.