Summary:
On Sunday September 12, a giant wildfire sprung up west of Bodfish, in Southern California's Kern County. The fire spread to about 3000 acres, and the fire department said that they were only able to contain about 10 percent of the flames. It still burns, but there are about 500 people fighting it, plus eight tankers and multiple fire trucks. There have been no injuries reported and no structures damaged, which is good. Evacuations have also been ordered in the area. The authorities are still investigating the cause, so we'll know for sure soon.
Opinion:
This could turn out to be a big problem for California if they don't douse those flames. According to the authorities, they still have a long way to go. As for how did it come up, I'd say that it was probably climate; it's close to the equator, so the temperature is higher down there than it is up here, at least, and there might not have been much rain in that region for a while- if there was, then the fire wouldn't be so much of a problem. Perhaps one method of stopping the fire is cutting down the trees around the area and digging a trench around it; without anywhere to go, the fire would be much easier to extinguish.
Citing:
http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/kflWE9vbgtg/index.html
http://www.sunvalleyfiredepartment.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/wildfire-boise-ga.jpg
Questions;
1) How could this fire have been avoided?
2) Do you think that this fire will have a negative effect on the atmosphere/climate in the area?
3) How would you try to prevent the fire from spreading, and douse it?
4) Do you think that more wildfires will occur in that area before this year is over?
1. I think that this fire could have been avoided by people in california if they were more careful with fire control. If it was from natural causes than it couldn't have been avoided.
ReplyDelete2. I think that it will have a negitive affect by damaging the atmosphere by releasing these harmful gasses.
3. I would also put water in the forrest in the surrounding area and so it could not spread.
4. I do not think anymore will occur because it is fall and soon it will be snowing and too cold to have a fire.
I think this was a good topic to chose.
ReplyDelete1) I think there isn't muuch that could have prevented this firer unless it was caused by a careless camper, which you just really can't do anything about that. maybe if there was a quicker reaction the fire might be smaller or contained.
2) It really depends on how much forest is burned because forest fires are acually natural thing( but they are usally causede by lighting) so If not to much is burned the atomsphere and climate will be fine.
3) I would spend all the resources i have espcally planes and helacoters.
4) Maybe one or two but not a lot and probably not that be.
1. I think the fire could have been avoided if we were just more careful how we handle our fires. If we make one wrong move it could destroy so much.
ReplyDelete2.I think it will have a negative effect because it will have damaged the plants and habitats of animals.
3.I would have a daily spread of water over flammable areas so it is wet and moist so it can't catch on fire.
4. Yes, I do think because the California area is always very dry and easily flammable.