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mop-up
The act of making a wildland fire scene safer after the fire has been controlled, such as extinguishing or removing burning material along or near the control line, felling snags, and trenching logs to prevent rolling. (Forstructurefires,see3. 3. 77,Overhaul. )
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fire safety
- Category: Prevention & protection
- Company: NFPA
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