2007-10-23 12:56:24 · 9 answers · asked by charbatch 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Controlled burns are an essential fire-fighting tool for the National Park Service. Without them, many wildfires caused by lightning or by humans would be far more devastating. Controlled burns remove underbrush, which serves as tinder for larger fires, thus preventing wildfires from getting out of control. The Los Alamos fire was the only one of 300 controlled burns in 2000 to get out of control. Despite the incident, the benefits of burning off underbrush still outweigh the risks.
The May, 2000 fire forced 25,000 people to flee, scorched 47,000 acres and destroyed 405 homes.
Most wildfires are caused by lightening strikes. On August 4, the National Weather Service reported 75,000 bolts of lightning in a single 24-hour period.
Almost 4 million acres are on fire in California, Idaho, Montana, Utah and other states. Approximately 20,000 firefighters are currently working to contain those fires at a cost of about $8 million a day.
2007-10-23 13:01:28 · update #1
Libs have nothing to do with your situation. If you think you can do better than the ones in control now, why don't you make your voice heard in the appropriate places instead of b***hing on this site?
2007-10-23 13:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Government must be responsible to prevent the fires from occurring and at the same time preserving the environment. It seems that there was neglect on the people and government that caused the fires.
2007-10-23 20:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most Liberals are guided by good intentions, not results. It sounds bad to have occasional burns and to clear overgrown underbrush. The results indicate otherwise, but this happens all the time with Liberal policies. The go with their good intentions, and seem fine with ignoring actual results.
2007-10-23 20:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
What, did the FD hold a public meeting to show off the effects of forest fires, and everyone in the room (liberals to a person) just laughed them off?
What kind of stupid question are you asking us? It's dumb.
2007-10-23 20:02:12 · answer #4 · answered by jelay11 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
AS IF it's rich LIBS that live in Malibu Canyon and other "high-rent" districts. Give me a break...
2007-10-23 20:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by John Doe 1st 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The last I knew, NO ONE besides God controls the weather!
Weathermen cannot predict with 100% accuracy.
2007-10-23 19:59:58 · answer #6 · answered by Derby Girl 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Maybe you don't know but when it's dry and there's wind, fire happens. Now you know.
2007-10-23 20:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mysterio 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't Arnold a Republican? and also, could this be a climate issue that should have more attention....
2007-10-23 20:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
warned them that fires occur every once in a while? ok, yeah, so what?
2007-10-23 19:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋