Posted by kcm.MN on August 08, 2021 at 11:34:10 from (174.219.9.221):
In Reply to: My Take on the Fires posted by JimS on August 08, 2021 at 09:17:54:
Well said, sir!
One thing I'd like to add on is this: <People often ask, why don't they throw more planes or resources at these fires.>
As you mentioned, there is a strategy to fighting such monstrous fires. Just as throwing a cup of water will do nothing to lessen a brush fire, 2 dozen aircraft will not help with such massive fires. What these aircraft CAN help with is to help protect populated areas and ground crews.
Another issue is water availability. Was reading just last night about my hometown in Texas. It said that by 2000 (maybe late 90's) that the city was using 3 times as much water as what the 4 large aquifers could handle, so they had been augmenting from area lakes. This angered many lakes folks as it affected fishing, aquatic vegetation, and lake water sports - specifically, water skiing. Lower lake levels allowed stumps to be near the surface that were normally safely submerged.
JimS, that was super-interesting. I've never studied firenadoes. Had no idea they could be so powerful.
Too bad your mini-article couldn't be printed in newspapers in areas with such fire seasons.
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