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In a First for Northern California, Nighttime Aerial Drops Were Used to Combat Caldor Fire

by AgAir Update Staff
August 27, 2021
in Aerial Fire News
Reading Time: 1 min read
In a First for Northern California, Nighttime Aerial Drops Were Used to Combat Caldor Fire

Helicopters from Southern California were able to meet everything on Cal Fire’s go list to make sure pilots could safely operate in the dark of night.

Along Highway 50, east of Kyburz, is the closest that a northern spot fire has been to the roadway since it jumped the highway Saturday night.

The highway has flames closing in on both sides with the spot fire to the north and the main fire to the south. Homes in the area are under severe threat, and strike teams are at the ready to stomp out any embers that might cross over.

Read More at abc10.com

Tags: Aerial FirefightingCaldor FireCalifornia

AgAir Update Staff

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