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Canadian aircraft help fight US wildfires in Colorado

Fort Collins, USA - Two Convair 580s and a Turbo Commander 690 left for Boise

Three Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (Canada) planes have gone to the US to help fight wildfires there. According to local press reports, the planes will work with the US Forest Service for 10 to 14 days. "In the last few days we have received precipitation across the majority of our forested areas in the north. This has given us a chance to export to other agencies that are requiring help...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142207
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2012 13:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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