Scientists Race to Gauge Los Angeles Fires’ Impact on Ocean Life
Researchers were on an expedition off the LA coast when the wildfires erupted, providing a rare chance to measure toxic ...
Los Angeles Times29d
Los Angeles has never seen this level of destruction: ‘Everything is burned down’
As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas ...
Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.
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Planes are dumping ocean water to fight the Los Angeles fires. Here’s why using saltwater is typically a last resort
Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 ... like a simple solution – the Pacific Ocean has a seemingly endless supply of water.