Prescribed Burning Guidelines
in the Northern Great Plains
Appendix G
Example of drip torch and fire retardant mixtures that have been used in grassland fuels.
DRIP TORCH FUEL MIX RATIO
GASOLINE DIESEL VOLATILITY
1 gallon 4 gallons low
1 gallon 3 gallons moderate
2 gallons 2 gallons high
LIQUID FERTILIZER MIX
(heavy to phosphate)
10 - 34 - 0
WATER SOLUTE APPLICATION
10 gallons 1 gallon Fire breaks
20 gallons 1 gallon Heavy Grass and Litter
Fighting escapes, etc.
A 10:1 mix may be effective for up to 6 hours on a good day, but not always.
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