The liability issue goes back to state laws, and every state is different. Several states have prescribed fire acts that protect prescribed burners from liability as long as they are following the guidelines of the law. Other states have strict liability laws that state that if the fire escapes the person setting the fire is liable no matter what precautions were taken. Be sure to consult and understand your state and local laws before conducting any prescribed burns.
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