01/11/2025
My family learned something new today: the wildfires in California cannot be fought with sea water. Do you know why? If so, please *do not* give the answer here. If not, I’d love for you to post your hypothesis and then Google for more info.
Sometimes there is more value in recognizing that we don’t have all the answers than it telling others how to do things that we know nothing about. Today, in this conversation, you get bonus points for your wrong answers. So have at it. Normalize putting curiosity over certainty.
My hypotheses: I learned from Florida hurricanes that salt water on electrical elements can spark fire. Maybe that’s the issue? Or maybe “salting the earth” impacts future plant growth in a way that makes matters worse?
I googled “why can’t you fight wildfire with salt water.”
My love and respect to all those who are in the thick of it in California. I wish you health and safety, and I wish a quick recovery for your communities.
