Question

Why might the U.S. study forest fires in Mexico?

Answer 1

I think it would be To study the spatial pattering of forest fires and plan for better use of fire fighting resources in the U.S.

Hopefully that's right and it helps ^^;;

Answer 2

Answer: To study the spatial patterning of forests and forest fires and plan for better use of fire  fighting resources in the U.S.

Explanation:

Wildfires have become a public concern over the last few years, as annual fire suppression costs seriously overtake unrelated forest management, recreation, and research programs. The US can certainly learn different fire management practices from other countries, such as Mexico, and especially to examine the spatial patterning of forests and forest fires to provide better fire fighting resources.