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 the deadly wildfires in Chile.
- Its Boeing 747 dropped over 670,000 gallons of water, including a record 134,400 gallons in one day, significantly contributing to the fires being mostly under control and the state of emergency lifted.
- The SuperTanker's services, funded by a private U.S. foundation, were part of a larger international effort to combat the blazes, which killed 11 people and caused over $300 million in damage.
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