Fighting Oil With Fire: Research suggests controlled burn method

Name: Fighting Oil With Fire: Research suggests controlled burn method
Uploaded: 2026-03-24T19:47:23Z
Duration: 5 min 25 s
Description: Dr. Elaine Oran, a professor of aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University, joined FOX Weather to discuss a groundbreaking approach researchers are developing to combat fires. Known as “fire whirls,” this innovative method offers a cleaner, safer way to burn off oil, presenting a promising solution for more efficient and environmentally responsible oil spill cleanup.

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Dr. Elaine Oran, a professor of aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University, joined FOX Weather to discuss a groundbreaking approach researchers are developing to combat fires. Known as “fire whirls,” this innovative method offers a cleaner, safer way to burn off oil, presenting a promising solution for more efficient and environmentally responsible oil spill cleanup.