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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 tens of thousands of acres, driven by strong Santa Ana winds that initially prevented aerial firefighting, making ground efforts crucial in protecting communities.
Despite initial containment, renewed winds reignited hot spots, leading to over 91,000 acres and hundreds of homes destroyed, causing fatalities.
The article highlights the critical and heroic efforts of firefighters and pilots in limiting the devastation, also noting the even more catastrophic Camp Fire in Northern California.

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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.