[News] Los Angeles Fires

[A1X]

 

[Whoislloydy]

Fire is apparently now 21,000 acres. To put that into perspective, that's the same size as Brighton.

 

[alanfp]

Some trees have evolved to be fire resistant, coupled with the high winds the fire was moved on by the winds before it had a chance to catch.

Oak, walnut, mahogany are hardwoods so are fire resistant. Poplar, maple, aspen, alder and cherry are also fire resistant. Coniferous or evergreen trees with cones and needles are highly flammable.

I don't know that there's any evidence that they have EVOLVED to be fire-resistant, but they are by nature ~50% water while they are alive. OTOH the timber used for buildings is relatively dry and therefore flammable. Maybe some thought should be given to construction materials, but that'll cost more to build.

Everyone who has lost anything has my sympathy.

 

[alanfp]

it's why I want energy pylons being built through the eastern spine of the country to get power from where its produced to where its used. Can't see any better alternative I'm afraid.

A lot of people are suggesting undersea cables as a better alternative.

 

[smillie's garden]

One reason that timber-framed housing, rather than brick, is prevalent in California is because it withstands earthquakes better.

 

[carlzeiss]

Climate Change suspect detained

 

[jonny.rainbow]

I looked into this and couldn’t actually find a quote where Mel Gibson was denying climate change.