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Video: Firefighters Rescued from California Wildfire

Video: Firefighters Rescued from California Wildfire

Chopper lifts firefighters to safety     Associated Press Two California firefighters with the Marin County Fire Department were saved on Friday night, as they were suddenly trapped by flames from the Woodward Fire, near Point Reyes. (Aug. 22)...

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Inside the Global 747 SuperTanker

Inside the Global 747 SuperTanker

Take a tour of 944     blancolirio An exclusive inside view full of technical details from a Boeing pilot's perspective on this amazing conversion. Brought to you by the Patreon supporters of the Blancolirio channel! Thanks for your support!  ...

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CAL FIRE Aircraft Update

CAL FIRE Aircraft Update

What’s above the wildfires?     CAL FIRE TV   CAL FIRE provides a video report about the various aircraft being used to fight the California wildfires.   https://youtu.be/3Jjw1M0u3D4

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Global Supertanker Over LNU Lightning Complex Fires

Global Supertanker Over LNU Lightning Complex Fires

Tanker work over California     wcolby Recorded 8/20/2020 https://youtu.be/qXYYi2R94Es The 747 Supertanker is one of several aerial firefighting air tankers derived from various Boeing 747 models. The aircraft are rated to carry up to 19,600 US gallons...

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Videos: Global 747 Supertanker Over Apple Fire

Videos: Global 747 Supertanker Over Apple Fire

Making drops on the Apple Fire   WAIT FOR IT!!!! UNBELIEVABLE pic.twitter.com/Wvj2zWdtkU — Combat Learjet (@Combat_learjet) August 18, 2020 Santa Cruz Films Global SuperTanker 944, a Boeing 747 was called in to assist firefighters with structure protection as a...

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Lightning Sparks New Wildfires Across California

Lightning Sparks New Wildfires Across California

Triple-digit temperatures through the weekend     LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rare summer thunderstorm brought lightning that sparked several small blazes in Northern California on Sunday and stoked a huge wildfire that has forced hundreds of people from their...

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Crews Make Gains on Mosier Creek Fire in Oregon

Crews Make Gains on Mosier Creek Fire in Oregon

Wildfire burned over 900 acres by Friday     MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A wildfire burning in the scenic Columbia River Gorge grew to more than 970 acres (392 hectares) as of Friday morning. Crews had it 10% contained and said they'd established a 75% line of...

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