MAFFS Over Some of California’s Worst Wildfires in 2020

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Over 1.5M gallons of retardant dropped

(Defense Flash News, YouTube)

NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA, UNITED STATES
10.26.2020
Video by Staff Sgt. Edward Siguenza
California National Guard

Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) were utilized at extreme capabilities during the 2020 California wildfires, a season that marked the worst in California history.

More than four million acres burned as a result of uncontrollable wildfires, majority happening since July 2020.

Utilizing C-130 aircraft, MAFFS units from California, Colorado, Nevada and Wyoming dropped more than 1.5 million gallons of retardant to help contain wildfires.

(U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza)

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Over 1.5M gallons of retardant dropped Defense Flash News NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA, UNITED STATES 10.26.2020 Video by Staff Sgt. Edward Siguenza California National Guard Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) were utilized at extreme capabilities during the 2020 California wildfires, a season that marked the worst in California history. More than four million […]

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