Aerial efforts target wildfire heat source in Fresno County, Fresno County CA
WildfireFirefighters are using aircraft to apply retardant and contain a wildfire heat source near Snow Corral Road in Fresno County. Air and ground units coordinate efforts including infrared helicopter support to control the fire and prevent its spread.
Audio|Source: Air Base (FAT): CHP/Sheriff/Cal-Fire/Air Attack
02:27
Transcript:
00:00
Good morning. I was just calling time with one of you guys to talk about this possible retard submission down by the C.F.
00:05
Below 79 in Tango.
00:07
Copy. UAS 3-3 flew that my line between drop point 70 and 8th, sorry, 79 and 80 yesterday, found one heat source pretty far down, right on the edge, according to C breaks.
00:19
Tango continuing, is open to use some of the retardant leftovers of the MRB to paint that heat source and box it in, so we're not to send crews down.
00:27
Copy sounds good.
00:28
I ordered up a HELCO.
00:29
We weren't able to get in there earlier this morning.
00:32
We're going to see if we can get in there and get that working for you.
00:35
Okay, that sounds great.
00:36
I'm in the area.
00:37
I'll be listening for him to hail me.
00:39
I got court and no one will be on the line, I'll be cleared.
00:42
I'm looking for an assessment from Helco.
00:43
Is Helco? Yep,
00:44
I ordered up a Helco with IR capability.
00:47
Okay, great, sir.
00:48
I appreciate it to get it down if you guys can help me out.
00:53
The air is looking not bad right now.
00:54
I'm up above the spot.
00:55
Copy perfect, thank you.
00:56
Probation 112, lock off myself an attached unit.
01:00
Probation 124.
01:02
Okay. Okay. One's ready.
01:04
Portable retarded base.
01:05
Division mic trainee on command.
01:07
One five zero.
01:09
Like to request,
01:10
water tender retarded.
01:11
for the snow corral road.
01:13
I'll be the contact and I'll meet him at drop point 30.
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Fresno County, CA
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