NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire reported that it continues to see success on initial attack and major wildland fires with its fleet of Cal Fire Hawks and contracted night water dropping helicopters.
The agency has added an additional contracted CH47 helicopter from Coulson Aviation and will be conducting night aerial firefighting training over the next several days.
On Saturday, helicopter pilots and crews will participate in night firefighting training exercises over Lake Berryessa in Napa County.
They will practice navigating in challenging visibility, communicating with ground personnel and coordinating with other aircraft.
Residents in the area can expect helicopter activity during nighttime hours. All flights will be conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and Cal Fire safety protocols.
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