....Oregon, .... November,.... 12 to 14 inches of snow on the ground and a gentle snow falling ....
I' m thinking Rogue' s very very low odds of starting a forest fire were entirely within the bounds of reasonable.... maybe not preferrable versus prevention, however, that opportunity (prevention) is already gone once you realize you are lost. Rogue did what it took to prevail. I' ll keep the " burning stump" technique in mind for less than happy circumstances.
Good Job,
EKM