Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) are partnering to staff a seasonal aerial firefighting helicopter.
The helicopter will be able to increase Contra Costa Fire’s ability to quickly contain and suppress vegetation fires across the county, according to fire agency press release.
Contra Costa Fire plans to hold a media conference Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Byron Wildland Fire Center to provide more details about the partnership.
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