Learning from fire with

Learning from fire with "controlled burns"

July 9, 2012 7:11 AM

A team of scientists is working with the New York City Fire Department on a series of experiments called "controlled burns," with the goal of helping all fire departments improve their firefighting tactics. CBS News' Michelle Miller reports.

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