This Indigenous Practice Fights Fire with Fire

Synopsis

In the Klamath Basin of the United States, Indigenous groups are reviving traditional cultural burning practices to manage wildfires more effectively. photographer Kiliii Yuyan highlights how these methods, which have been used for centuries, aim to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires exacerbated by climate change. By integrating ancestral knowledge with modern fire management strategies, these communities seek to restore ecological balance and protect their lands from increasingly severe fire seasons.