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Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to ...
Here is why California can’t use ocean water to help fight the wildfires
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Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
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California can’t use ocean water to battle wildfires; here’s why
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Lack of water is hampering LA fire battle. Why not use ocean water to fight fires?
With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?