- A Cal Fire firefighter waters down a back burn on Cloverdale Road, near the town of Igo, Calif., Saturday. The back burn kept the fire from jumping towards Igo, Calif. Scorching heat, winds and dry conditions complicated firefighting efforts. (Hector Amezcua/The Sacramento Bee via AP)
Letter: Wildfire question
Can anyone explain to me why aircraft with suitable ordnance cannot be used to bomb fire lines anywhere in the western states to halt their expansion? I thank any and all replies.
— Sanford Silverburg
Salisbury
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