Now that California’s Camp Fire in the northern portion of the state, the deadliest in the state’s history, has been smothered, authorities have begun looking not only at what’s left, but precisely how much was saved thanks to heroic efforts of fire fighters across the state.
Helicopters Provided Vital Help in California Fires
Key Takeaways:
- California's Camp Fire, the state's deadliest, claimed 86 lives and incinerated 153,000 acres and 19,000 buildings before being extinguished.
- Over 9,000 firefighters, supported by a fleet of 45 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, made heroic efforts to battle the widespread fires.
- Videos from both the Camp Fire and Woolsey blaze highlight the extreme danger and skill required for aerial firefighting and rescue operations in challenging conditions, including low visibility and close proximity to flames.
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