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Fighting wildfires
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:10 am
by Philosophy Explorer
I'm aware of what's going on in the US.
I'm wondering if anyone agrees that using drones loaded with fire retardant and water would be a more effective way of fighting these fires? So far haven't caught any stories on this.
PhilX
Re: Fighting wildfires
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 2:04 pm
by vegetariantaxidermy
The US is getting an increase in forest fires? What a shame. Do you think the hotter weather has anything to do with it?
Re: Fighting wildfires
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 2:44 pm
by Dalek Prime
Only YOU can prevent forest fires. It's a lot of pressure on YOU, but I know YOU can do it, Phil.
Re: Fighting wildfires
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:42 pm
by Philosophy Explorer
I have read that most forest fires are started by people, careless or otherwise. The weather? I've read that rain can help put out the fires BUT it can lead to further tree growth providing more fuel for the fires.
Currently California has set a new state record with the Mendocino Complex fire which is still active.
PhilX
Re: Fighting wildfires
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:52 pm
by Dalek Prime
Philosophy Explorer wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:42 pm
I have read that most forest fires are started by people, careless or otherwise. The weather? I've read that rain can help put out the fires BUT it can lead to further tree growth providing more fuel for the fires.
Currently California has set a new state record with the Mendocino Complex fire which is still active.
PhilX
BC is doing badly as well. The smoke could be seen from space, hovering over the prairies.
Re: Fighting wildfires
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:22 pm
by Philosophy Explorer
I understand Australia had some doozies too.
PhilX
Re: Fighting wildfires
Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2018 11:22 am
by Walker
Smokey Bear says that only environmentalists can prevent forest fire prevention.
PhilX