Sand is the other option. If there are dumps that won't float, like the ones the length of tractor trailers; sand can be dumped on the burning areas and smother the fire.
There is the idea that burning off the chemicals will actually prevent pollution of the water. But, the water probably already has leaks in to it.
Bulldozer for underwater operations
US 3757438 A
ABSTRACT
A bulldozer adapted to carry out operations on ground which is submerged beneath water. The existing frame and belly guard of a conventional bulldozer are interconnected so as to form a watertight enclosure in which the engine and additional components are housed. At the upper part of the enclosure is a support for the operator and the various controls are accessible to the operator at the upper part of the enclosure. All liquid-holding tanks are located at an elevation sufficiently high to prevent flooding thereof, and the intake and exhaust of the engine also extend to an elevation high enough to maintain them out of water in which the entire bulldozer is situated during underwater operations.
I find it odd if there weren't something that can smother that fire. There is heavy industry and handling dangerous chemicals.
It can't float. Is has to have traction and it has to be able to roll out of the area it will demolish.
There should be an attempt to contain the leaks. I cannot believe the company simply abandoned the chemical plant and it was okay with the State of Texas. It is crazy the stuff that goes on in that state.
The only time the people seem to matter is when it is a national shame. There need to be prosecutions that come out of this and I am not just thinking about the chemical factory. It is complete negligence. These levels of negligence don't happen in other states.
I know survivors feel grateful to be alive and out of the water. But, for god sake!
It can't float. Is has to have traction and it has to be able to roll out of the area it will demolish.
There should be an attempt to contain the leaks. I cannot believe the company simply abandoned the chemical plant and it was okay with the State of Texas. It is crazy the stuff that goes on in that state.
The only time the people seem to matter is when it is a national shame. There need to be prosecutions that come out of this and I am not just thinking about the chemical factory. It is complete negligence. These levels of negligence don't happen in other states.
I know survivors feel grateful to be alive and out of the water. But, for god sake!
