Why are windows broken or holes cut in the roof during a fire?
As a fire burns, it moves upward then outward. Breaking the windows and/or cutting holes in the roof (called ventilation) stops that damaging outward movement and enables firefighters to fight the fire more efficiently, resulting in less damage to the structure in the long run.

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1. How do I apply for a burn permit?
2. Why are windows broken or holes cut in the roof during a fire?
3. Is it possible to obtain a copy of the fire report?