TULSA, Okla. — Due to dry conditions and strong winds, Oklahoma experienced numerous wildfires in late October, and one resource used to put out the fires was created in Tulsa.
That’s where the fire is attacked from the air using repurposed passenger jets. While not only designed in our city, the pilot who first took off with the life-saving tool has lived here since its creation.
“From when it was sketched out on a napkin. To see what it became and it’s very rewarding,” said Captain Jack Maxey.
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