Forest fires continue to burn out of control throughout several western states. Fire experts say much as it was last year, the west is likely to be plagued by fires until the first heavy snow falls arrive in the fall.
In New Hampshire?s White Mountains, the risk of an out of control fire is considered very low. But forest fires do occur here. Deliberately set fires can even serve as a valuable habitat management tool. N-H-P-R?s Doug Macpherson reports.