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Explosions?
There are no explosions when burning cane.
If you're seeing explosions, it's something else.
There are no explosions when burning cane.
If you're seeing explosions, it's something else.
I know Rocky. Just saw another about a mile north or the fire/burn area. I have no idea what or why. Just reporting what we see.
The fire center has very heavy thick smoke so we can not see the center area.
Regards, Ringo
BTW. DR1 connection is verrrrrry slow? To US is normal.
The fire center has very heavy thick smoke so we can not see the center area.
Regards, Ringo
BTW. DR1 connection is verrrrrry slow? To US is normal.
Fire appears to be burning out. Still lots of smoke blowing over POP city. I would agree with Rocky that it was a sugar cane burn, that was a little bigger then intended....
Explosions unexplained and we will most likely never know whos' cars was in the fields.
Regards, Ringo
Explosions unexplained and we will most likely never know whos' cars was in the fields.
Regards, Ringo
But I do make steam when you pour water on me.I heard Rocky burned white-hot, but not much smoke...
Only Info
Only info I have on the matter is that it was cane fields burning and the explosions were due to electrical wires popping transformers out east of Playa Dorada. If others have more on this let us know. Was about 1 p.m. today?
Is that about the time you heard the commotion Ringo?
Only info I have on the matter is that it was cane fields burning and the explosions were due to electrical wires popping transformers out east of Playa Dorada. If others have more on this let us know. Was about 1 p.m. today?
Is that about the time you heard the commotion Ringo?
tflea.. thanks for your input.
Power in Playa Chiquita went out this afternoon but I did not notice the time. It is back on now. Most likely not related?
Noticed the rather large fire, that is why I posted, at about 6 PM when we went to the porch for dinner. The size, both accross and high flames is what made us wonder. Along with the two... then another explosion.
It appears mostly down now, just a few hot spots.
I hope and happy that everyone is safe.
Regards, Ringo
Power in Playa Chiquita went out this afternoon but I did not notice the time. It is back on now. Most likely not related?
Noticed the rather large fire, that is why I posted, at about 6 PM when we went to the porch for dinner. The size, both accross and high flames is what made us wonder. Along with the two... then another explosion.
It appears mostly down now, just a few hot spots.
I hope and happy that everyone is safe.
Regards, Ringo
NO explosions in or around the outskirts of Puerto Plata. I was in Playa Dorada around mid-day & didn't hear anything resembling EXPLOSIONS! A number of excited people on the golf course as there was some kind of tournament on ........ but that was the height of the festivities!! I didn't hear any explosions this evening either - must be limited to the Playa Chequita area.
There IS a lot of burned sugar cane settled on the roads/buildings now so I will assume that this is what Ringo saw as the 'Fires/Explosions' - standard burning of the sugar cane fields hereabouts ........!! ~ Grahame.
There IS a lot of burned sugar cane settled on the roads/buildings now so I will assume that this is what Ringo saw as the 'Fires/Explosions' - standard burning of the sugar cane fields hereabouts ........!! ~ Grahame.
What a mess
Yes, once again it's the time for the burning of the cane fields to start. That's exactly what was happening yesterday beginning about 5p.m. I've been told that they use some type of accelerant to make the fires spread and burn faster, and that after emptying the containers, they throw them into the fire as well, thereby causing explosions (don't know how accurate that is but that's what I was told upon my inquiry). Unfortunately, this burning does cause quite a mess, my front porch being just one example. Upon opening the front door this morning, my entire front porch (which is huge and curves around the side of the house), was full of the black residue that blows through the air along with the choking smoke and settles wherever. After an initial and thorough sweeping, it took two more subsequent sweepings to completely clear my porch. Unfortunately, I'll be sweeping the porch a lot for the next few weeks, as well as keeping all doors and windows closed as tight as possible. Fortunately, there are so many other GOOD things about living in the DR; this just isn't one of them.:ermm:
Yes, once again it's the time for the burning of the cane fields to start. That's exactly what was happening yesterday beginning about 5p.m. I've been told that they use some type of accelerant to make the fires spread and burn faster, and that after emptying the containers, they throw them into the fire as well, thereby causing explosions (don't know how accurate that is but that's what I was told upon my inquiry). Unfortunately, this burning does cause quite a mess, my front porch being just one example. Upon opening the front door this morning, my entire front porch (which is huge and curves around the side of the house), was full of the black residue that blows through the air along with the choking smoke and settles wherever. After an initial and thorough sweeping, it took two more subsequent sweepings to completely clear my porch. Unfortunately, I'll be sweeping the porch a lot for the next few weeks, as well as keeping all doors and windows closed as tight as possible. Fortunately, there are so many other GOOD things about living in the DR; this just isn't one of them.:ermm:
They have to burn the cane before harvesting it.
Don't ask me why, but that's the way it's done.
That's the point: Before harvesting.
But the sugar mill is not working, so why harvesting?
Note to Rocky: No they do not! In fact it is counterproductive. What it does is oblige the sugar mill to harvest quickly so as not to lose all the sugar juices....it is a way to force the mill to get going.!!!
If it works the people get to work and have a paycheck...such as it may be.
HB
If it works the people get to work and have a paycheck...such as it may be.
HB
Are you being serious?
The employees set fire to it to force the mill to harvest?
Is this for real?
PS: Ya got me good, HB.
Just Googled it and found out you were pulling my leg.
LSU AgCenter . Prescribed Burns Help the Sugarcane Industry and Reduce Smoke and Ash Problems
The ability of farmers to burn sugarcane is a significant economic factor for the state’s sugarcane industry. Burning of sugarcane before harvest eliminates from 30 percent to 50 percent of the leafy trash (residue) that constitutes from 20 percent to 25 percent of the total weight of the plant.
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