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Sand Fire Particles Through the Microscope

Charred Pine and Fire Retardant

This is from a home impacted by a near approach of the Sand fire. The characteristic structure of the bark in the upper center is evident.

Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light and Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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