As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, the conventional practice of avoiding saltwater for firefighting is challenged by dry conditions and the need for immediate action.
Saltwater dramatically accelerates corrosion of firefighting equipment and can have detrimental long-term effects on local ecosystems, causing significant ecological imbalances when introduced in freshwater areas.
Firefighters have recently been compelled to utilize saltwater from the Pacific Ocean as wildfires consume vast areas, marking a shift in traditional firefighting methods.
Researchers caution that introducing saltwater to ecosystems accustomed to freshwater could lead to irreversible damage, with profound implications for tree health and marine biodiversity.
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