Can Seawater Fight Fires in SoCal | Why No Water | Fireboats | Damage From Seawater
Can Seawater Fight Fires in SoCal | Why No Water | Fireboats | Damage From Seawater - YouTube In this video, Sal Mercogliano —a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) longtime firefighter, and former merchant mariner — discusses the use of seawater and how it can be utilized to fight the wildfires in southern California. I'll provide a summary of this video discussing the use of seawater for fighting fires in Los Angeles. Sal, who has experience as both a Merchant Mariner and a 25-year firefighter, addresses four main concerns about using seawater to fight fires: 1. Water Shortage Context: - Los Angeles is experiencing water shortages during firefighting due to: Evacuated homes with water lines left on, causing system-wide drainage - when you evacuate your house during a wildfire turn off the utilities (water, gas, and electricity) Water towers being unable to refill fast enough during high demand Insuffi...