Why is America so powerless to put out fires?

Question

If America is a superpower, why can't it extinguish the fire in its most important state, California?

Amur8711 · Accepted Answer

Because leftist are retarded and put DEI before preparations and safty

Jerre · Accepted Answer

A lack of water thanks to the California Governor

malarkey · Answer

California is burning down Los Angeles on purpose. It’s a California Democrat policy. They need to kill off or drive away the citizenry so that they can purchase the land cheap to begin producing a “smart city” in 2028 that will have mass surveillance and essentially act as an open air prison for Californians. The Four Families cartel (Brown, Pelosi, Newsom, & Getty) wants more power and control and they are willing to sacrifice the citizens of California to get it. After all those citizens voted for them and the 2028 Olympics are rapidly approaching. They have big plans to make a lot of fucking money at the expense of Los Angelenos and federal tax payers through FEMA emergency assistance grants, eminent domain laws, and EPA property confiscation dictates. They have already bled Californians for all they have and bankrupted the state to live lavish lives, so they now have to eliminate the creditor which are the people so that they can have a “Great Reset” and steal wealth from other states. People will make up all kinds of bullshit narratives and excuses, but that is the truth of the matter. It's been planned for a long time.

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Why is America so powerless to put out fires?

Caroline91 · Answer

There are several reasons. First, any system's capacity has a limit. There are too many large fires happening at the same time in close proximity to each other and the water system bottlenecked. Second, you can clear brush and do controlled burns, etc. and those things used to help mitigate potential for devastating fires to develop. But, after literally decades of drought conditions, there is just too much dead foliage, then add in the beetle infestation that has killed massive amounts of more trees and foliage and what you have is a tinder box. But the biggest factor in that area causing the rapid, out of control spread of the fires, are the Santa Ana winds. It doesn't matter if you have created firebreaks or not when those winds are blowing. The wind will carry the fire long distances in multiple directions at once and the best fire fighters can do is to chase the fires and hope to keep up with them. In my mind, the best solutions would involve 1) getting all electrical lines encased in some fireproof material and underground, and 2) use fire proof materials for all buildings, such as metal roofs and stone or concrete walls and, possibly, extra fireproof safe rooms.

Miristheiss · Answer

California has bad leadership. It is very dry there and it is prone to fire and the leaders give into extreme environmentalist doctrine and stop the routine of doing controlled burns to regularly clear out a lot of the dry foliage and tumbleweed (don't know if that is what it is called) that accumulates and can ignite a fire.

They also won't make "fire breaks" to contain any fires that could ignite so if a fire starts there are no natural containments built in to help keep it from spreading.

They have cut back a lot of the budget for the fire department so they don't have enough staff and supplies. In my opinion that is one of the main functions of the government and taxation. Fire department, police, infrastructure, security and safety. California spends tons on entitlement programs.

California doesn't have enough water. I'm not an expert on what this process is but they pump a lot of their water reserves into the ocean to help out some fish (environmental stuff) so a lot of their water lines don't work or are low.

Basically... this is the fault of the incompetent leaders but... they keep voting for this stuff so you get what you vote for.

monorprise · Answer

This is a California problem not an American problem.

The propose of the union is to protect California's right to govern itself and give you as an indiviual the right to vote with your feet when your neighbors all vote like Californians have.

Fire fighting like all natural disasters is a local & state Not federal responsibility.

California has at it's disposal all the resources to deal with the problem and could call in aid from the other 49 states and even Mexico and Canada. But the Governor has to do that, not Joe Biden.

Just like the mayor was suppose to invest in his city's fire fighting capacity and ensure the hydrants worked. But the LA mayor like the Governor would rather spend the money on illegal aliens and drugs

Californian voted for theses people, which is why more and more of them are leaving for better run places like Texas every year.

ohsheeT · Answer

Because now it's a money game it's a business now out with the old in with the new and the poor people sorry you just got screwed even more it takes a lot of resources to put out a fire let me tell you and depending on exactly where it is what kind of the location the terrain that you could have airplane you could have helicopter couldn't retard all over you can have people in the field and it's dangerous when it's burning that hot they'll put it out they put out all the fires it takes a little bit of time. That you are right about one thing when it first happened well there's so many fires in different locations that's the hard part but if it started in one place the governor should put in an order and had all resources I mean all resources from not only that state but from Nevada to to help

msc545 · Answer

I live in California very near to the recent Palisades fire that is still not out. The problem is the wind, which causes the fire to move very rapidly and which blows hot and flaming embers all over, spreading the fire.

The wind also keeps most aircraft used to fight fires from flying as it is not safe do do so.

California firefighters are the best in the world, but even they cannot work miracles.

Come visit here some time during fire season and see all this for yourself.

RavVid · Answer

Bush fires are very powerful. As I understand you have hot dry winds. That'll do it. Over 110 F it takes very little for leaf litter to burst into a blaze.

Usually California and Australia exchange fire assets because one is the off season for the other. It is now our bush fire season but we have confirmed assets are available to help out.

allaboutyou2 · Answer

Because the poor leadership in that state prioritize feel good policies than prioritizing real life problems, they are more concerned with the well being of fish than it's citizens. They thought it more virtuous to reroute the water from the mountains to protect the fish, than to let the water go to reservoirs that can be used to put out fires or irrigate crops.
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AviatorTom · Answer

What gave you the idea that California is the most important state?

California's geography and climate encourage brush fires... always have. When you build wooden structures in such an environment, and do not take precautions against fire (like making sure there is water in the hydrants), Nature teaches you a lesson.

Dargil · Answer

Corrupt Democrat leadership with goofy ideas about wildlife and forest , management. The California wildfires have decimated the wealth of Democrat donors and voters. This COULD result in California switching to MAGA when Democrats run out of excuses and someone or something else to blame. It ain't Global Warming. It's incompetent leadership.

Anonymous · Answer

Eh. It's because the people in that state decided it would be a good idea to vote in a bunch of retards who didn't give a shit about fixing the EASILY fixable problems regarding fire preparedness and instead focus on progressive culture war bullshit. This is the result.

The GOOD news is, that pendulum is going to swing HARD back in the other direction.

DaBiggestBird · Answer

We’re really the most important state? I thought people here are mostly just retarded nincompoops who can’t decide what gender they are. Not that I see that much around where I live THANK GOODNESS, but I met this German guy from Germany and he called us a “little bitch”.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

They’re not powerless.

The issue is that the local government of my state has mishandled the funds/budget.

They made cuts to the fire department while also not investing in programs in increase water retention as well as clean up wildlife habitats such as clearing dry brush and foliage

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Lack of expenditures on infrastructure, including fire fighters and fire fighting equipment due to the good ol' USA's obscene EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY BILLION DOLAR War (excuse me, DEFENSE) budget, which gives the Pentagon all the toys it wants to the detriment of other aspects of U. S. existence.

onedarkcloud · Answer

It costs money to think ahead plan water resources and build reservoirs in the forest to have water available to fight fires deep in the woods. But we have billions and billions for other countries and illegals but not for our infrastructures and our people in need. The great Democratic boondoggle.

MackBoy · Answer

Sorry when it had to useless wars which was started and created by America, how are they going to spend money for their own citizens? They create and fund Ukraine war, Gaza war, china-taiwanese war and no money left to feed their citizens. Nice US government isn't it?

exitseven · Answer

Liberal policies and DEI hires in managerial positions. Also electing democrats. Having policies like diverting water to save some fish or defunding the fire department and failing to perform proper forest management directly cause this tragedy.

Pohjolan · Answer

Firstly other priorities.

Secondly counter fires are not permitted in most (all?) US states.

Thirdly countries that are more competent at putting out forest fires usually put them out while they are small and locals have a big role in this.

Most Americans wouldn't know how to even if they wanted to.

jshm2 · Answer

The same reason it can't stop hurricanes, floods and tornado's  America, like the USSR put 90% of it's focus on military might. Means it can't do fuck all for local services.

Douglas1179 · Answer

I reckon God has a plan for them Californians.

lightbulb27 · Answer

were the most indebted country in the world. even with all the equipment, not much can stop fire driven by high winds and very dry land.

worldscolide · Answer

Because leftists voted for people who stripped all of the funding from fire fighters. It's not America, it's California. And it's 100% the leftists fault.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

In a culture that claims to be superiour in next to anything, it is no wonder that failure is proven each single day. Some things are just not controllable.

kellytheman · Answer

Well California have a hard time getting water because of droughts that have and there water comes from the Colorado River which is a little far away to get clean water. Also it also the money and weather that could be a problem.

WhitneySnow · Answer

Sometimes natural disasters affect even great countries

glennos89 · Answer

Fire 🌞 ry material strong winds= blazing fires that are uncontrollable

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Firefighters fight fires & wildfires mean overtime pay.

LiamS95 · Answer

Due to the great winds coming from off shore that fans the flames and spreads the fires uncontrollably.

slatyb · Answer

Because there is an unprecedented number of fires and there is not unlimited water.

HungTexan · Answer

It’s California—not America. It’s sad and awful, but some of it could have been avoided.

Anonymous · Answer

America is not powerless to put out fires. Los Angeles is, at least currently.

Why? Years of mismanagement and poor decision making by politicians who prioritize pet environmental projects above basic human safety.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

It's not that easy first off what wind is a big problem cause it's fanning the flames secondly the fires has a lot of fuel to burn meaning there is a lot of trees

Makeushiver · Answer

Because our lack of knowledge in re. history, other cultures, languages is so weak

NYCQuestions1976 · Answer

It's because California has become a far-left liberal circle-jerk. You reap what you sow.

seeyounexttuesday · Answer

Let’s settle down. The state of California run by democrats are powerless to put out fires.

TheStaleMarshmellow · Answer

Lol This site is seriously a big game of Cards against Humanity

Surely · Answer

Because when you have unkept forests, dry conditions and high winds. It is more powerful and destructive than past nonnuclear wars!

blackeagle007 · Answer

That area in Cali is so dry like Arizona. Not recommending living there

Staximus · Answer

The 80 mile per hour wind didn't help things

FenixG45 · Answer

Mother Nature is more powerful than ALL countries combined!

UnwantedScorpio · Answer

Makes me wonder what idiot forgot to replace the water

In_Trance · Answer

Because it doesn't want to. There's a lot of money to be made and a lot of revenue on the line

chrissykerdock · Answer

because of corruption

Agape93 · Answer

Because that's nature ffs. Where are you from?

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

I think it's done on purpose to burn evidence

NatalieKeller95 · Answer

because democrats are full of hot air

KrakenAttackin · Answer

America can, California can't.

autonation · Answer

California doesn’t represent America.

Cheerfull009 · Answer

azaab from Allah , for bad deeds

Oncewildtwiceburned · Answer

Women

DrPepper12 · Answer

Three

Anonymous · Answer

100 mph wind...

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