Yes, not all forest fires are a bad thing. Read more as @azdr0710 notes above:
https://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/extras/diy-land-management/how-to-conduct-a-controlled-burn-and-not-burn-the-woods-down
Firefighters often rush to put out fires for a variety of reasons including bad publicity if they don’t act quickly. However at times extinguishing a fire could upset the balance of certain ecosystems. Often fires not only help eliminate excessive vegetation, but they also promote healthier growth as food for deer and other animal populations. Both letting existing wildfires burn and intentionally lighting new fires can be beneficial Still public safety always should be the first concern.
However, no matter what we love our first responders!
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Getting back on topic: LONG LIVE General Sherman!!