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20253 minGexplainer

Sustainable Business Forest Conservation

Fixing a Tire with Fire

20253 minGexplainer

In the Pacific Northwest, Jared Douglas and his logging crew face significant risks while using innovative methods, such as sealing a tire with fire, to transport valuable timber.

Sustainable Business Forest Conservation

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Channel: Discovery

Fixing a Tire with Fire

2025• 3 minG

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In the Pacific Northwest, Jared Douglas and his logging crew face significant risks while using innovative methods, such as sealing a tire with fire, to transport valuable timber.

Synopsis

In the Pacific Northwest, Jared Douglas and his logging crew confront the challenges of harvesting valuable timber from some of the world's most remote forests. When a tire blows out during their operations, Jared and Adrian attempt an unconventional fix by sealing it with fire. The documentary highlights the inherent dangers of logging, including the risks associated with transporting massive trees from the forest to market, and showcases the innovative methods employed to navigate these obstacles.

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