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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 370 homes, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds that initially prevented aerial firefighting efforts.
Ground firefighters made heroic efforts to protect neighborhoods, and later, aerial attacks became crucial in bringing the devastation under control.
The fire resulted in two deaths, with the article also referencing the more catastrophic Camp Fire in Northern California, highlighting a devastating wildfire season.

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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.