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Aerial Support Key to Fighting Southern California Fires

Pia Bergqvist

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10:20 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The Woolsey Fire rapidly consumed over 91,000 acres and destroyed more than 370 homes in Southern California, propelled by fierce Santa Ana winds that initially prevented aerial firefighting.
Heroic efforts by ground firefighters and later, various firefighting aircraft, were crucial in containing the blaze and protecting communities despite the challenging conditions.
The article also briefly highlights the simultaneous, even more devastating Camp Fire in Northern California, which caused record structural losses and numerous fatalities.

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Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.