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What is the red chemical compound for fire retarding forest fires?
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∙ 10y ago
It's usually ammonium phosphate. It's red because they dye it red; this is done so the pilots can see where it's already been applied.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe most commonly used chemical is water.
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Are forest fires in the US common?
Forest fires can happen anywhere
When was Oh No Forest Fires created?
Oh No Forest Fires was created in 2007.
Are Forest fires and smoking related?
Forest fires can be caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
How do people contribute to forest fires?
Humans Contributing To Forest FiresPeople can contribute to forest fires by starting them. Many forest fires are begun because of human carelessness. Smoking, machines, recreation, and campfires are the main reasons humans begin forest fires.Natural Forest Fire CausesLightening and a mixture of drought/windy climates can result in forest fires.
Which president helped put out forest fires?
there wasn't any president's that had helped out on puting out forest fires.
Are forest fires in the US common?
Forest fires can happen anywhere
When did Oh No Forest Fires end?
Oh No Forest Fires ended in 2010.
When was Oh No Forest Fires created?
Oh No Forest Fires was created in 2007.
What would decrease population density fewer prediators or forest fires?
forest fires
What is endangering the forest?
forest fires and lumbering
What are the top states where forest fires occur?
Texas had over 50 forest fires in 2010
Are Forest fires and smoking related?
Forest fires can be caused by improperly discarded smoking materials.
How do forest fires get there names?
from fires in the forests! lol
How do people contribute to forest fires?
Humans Contributing To Forest FiresPeople can contribute to forest fires by starting them. Many forest fires are begun because of human carelessness. Smoking, machines, recreation, and campfires are the main reasons humans begin forest fires.Natural Forest Fire CausesLightening and a mixture of drought/windy climates can result in forest fires.
Can a fire put out a forest fire?
A forest fire is difficult to put out - just look at forest fires that have occurred in California for several days and even weeks. Water, retarding agents and backfires are the preferred methods. DON'T USE LIQUOR! I'VE TRIED IT
What methods does a firefighter use to put out a forest fire?
Firefighters use water, predominantly, to fight forest fires. Sometimes they can sprinkle a compound to reduce the spread of flames, but water is the typical method.
What kinds of jobs protect people from forest fires?
anybody can stop or save people from forest fires
