A U.S.-based aerial firefighting company played a key role in helping to contain the deadly wildfires that have devastated Chile for weeks.
Video: Air Tanker Joins Effort to Contain Deadly Wildfires in Chile
Key Takeaways:
- A U.S.-based aerial firefighting company, Global SuperTanker, played a crucial role in containing Chile's devastating wildfires.
- Its Boeing 747 dropped over 670,000 gallons of water, including a record-setting single day, contributing to the fires being mostly controlled and the state of emergency lifted.
- The fires killed 11 people and caused over $300 million in damage, with Global SuperTanker's privately funded services being part of a larger international aid effort.
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