For those wondering why Quebec #Canadair Super Scooper #airtankers are using salty ocean water for LA fires, (undesirable in some regards: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/los-angeles-fire-ocean-water-debunked-b2677916.html), rather than freshwater, Perplexity says nearby ocean refill ~6x faster.👍
Video: October 2019 Castaic Lake refills: https://youtube.com/watch?v=uVhvfU7UvOc
BTW, updated De Havilland DHC515 models expected in late 2027 or early 2028
#LAfires #SuperScooper