AquariusRadar Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 This article outlines Canada's plea for help in the Western provinces Western Canada Fires. https://news.yahoo.com/canada-seeks-foreign-help-fight-213125221.html There are 3 ways to put out a forest fire; (1)remove the flammable material (trees), (2)reduce the temperature below the combustion point, (3)remove the oxygen. Firefighters use water and flame retardant foam air drops for all 3. But it's expensive. Ground crews use water and dirt again effective for all 3. But that to is expensive and slow. One of the best tools for fire fighting is smoke which only impacts 3- the removal of oxygen. If you have ever burned leaves in the yard or field, you've probably noted that burning into the wind is much more effective than burning downwind. The smoke of the downwind fire smothers the fire by displacing good air- oxygen making the fire very slow to burn downwind-in very light winds. Strong winds provide so much fresh air as to make the smoke ineffective. For ground crews at the active flame front, smoke generators can work where there is no available water. And there is a continuous supply of leaves. twigs, etc. to charge the smoke generators. The action of smoke is very fast in eliminating the flame. When water is available, the twin attacks of smoke and water together can knock down the flames. Operators of course would have to wear breathing apparatus. The smoke generators would be powered by battery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Smoke is flowing deep into the US from the massive number of fires being experienced in Canada. Fires have been reported as far east and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canadian Wildland Fire Information https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/home Canadian Govt. Maps for Canadian Resources/Fire https://cwfis.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/maps/fm3?type=fwih Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Some telling shots. Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 Currently, 9 million acres are burning. This raises many questions but the potential for flooding and mudslides in the future are certainly high on the list. The toll on wildlife will be historic. Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquariusRadar Posted June 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 US is planning to send 600 or so firefighters to Canada to help with fires. Hopefully stop the incredible smoke. Maybe to keep the fire force employed as California and the West still has some wet ground left over from the winter storms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glacier Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Western Canada/US is going to get lit up like a Christmas tree this weekend. According to models anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceresistance Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 Now this is terrifying Fire tornado in Canada is an apocalyptic sight | Watch (msn.com) Quote Never say Never with Weather, because anything is possible! All observations are in Tecumseh, OK unless otherwise noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted August 27, 2023 Report Share Posted August 27, 2023 Just Gobsmacking! Quote Before You Diagnose Yourself With Depression or Low Self-Esteem,...First Make Sure You Are Not In Fact, Just Surrounded By A$$holes. “If I owned Texas and Hell, I would rent out Texas and live in Hell.” Gen. Sheridan 1866 2018 Rainfall - 62.65" High Temp. - 110.03* Low Temp. - 8.4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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