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2. We're always going to have wildfires

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 11:08 AM

Jan 13

so these planes will always be in demand. Then the other issue is finding a suitable water source, which is challenging in some dry places like LA.

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How The $30 Million 'Super Scooper' Plane Was Built To Fight Wildfires [View all] IronLionZion Jan 13 OP

Highly maneuverable; fill with water in 14 seconds Bernardo de La Paz Jan 13 #1

We're always going to have wildfires IronLionZion Jan 13 #2

They are doing that but it's the desperate last resort option. nt IronLionZion Jan 13 #4

Yes, resistant is not salt-proof. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 13 #6

Watch: Air tankers scoop ocean water to battle Palisades Fire IronLionZion Jan 13 #7