BOISE FOOTHILLS, Idaho — Just two months ago, the Boise Foothills were up in flames as the Valley Fire burned a final total of 9,904 acres. Aerial firefighting resources like planes and helicopters played a crucial role in fighting the fast-moving fire.
- A total of eight retardant tankers, two water scooper planes and four helicopters were deployed on day one of the Valley Fire.
- The fleet collectively racked up around 68 hours of flight time on the first day fighting the flames — at a cost of roughly $1.5 million.
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