A fire lookout tower, fire tower, or lookout tower is a tower that allows firefighters or park rangers to view and spot wildfires. Towers are usually on the summit of a mountain or other high vantage point to maximize viewing distance and range.
A fire lookout tower, fire tower, or lookout tower is a tower that allows firefighters or park rangers to view and spot wildfires. Towers are usually on the summit of a mountain or other high vantage point to maximize viewing distance and range.
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