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California Army National Guard Aircraft and Personnel Helping to Fight Wildfires

December 12, 2017 California National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing prepares aircraft up to support CALFIRE and help its Ventura County neighbors impacted by the Thomas Fire
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Nearly 1,350 California National Guard personnel have joined in the battle against six large, ferocious wildfires that consumed more than 137,000 acres.

Wind gusts approaching 80 mph are propelling flames across hillsides, enabling them to consume trees, vegetation and homes before firefighters are able to respond.

As of Friday, 20,000 homes are threatened, and more than 195,000 people are under evacuation orders, according to figures from the National Guard Bureau. So far, two C-130J Modular Airborne Firefighter Systems are in service, as well as an unmanned MQ-9 Reaper for aerial reconnaissance.

Capt. William Martin, a Guard spokesman, said the drone is being used for monitoring wildfires and potential flare ups using its sophisticated thermal and night imaging systems, which can detect light and heat far better than the naked eye and from a much higher altitude. – US Army

Featured image of The California National Guard’s 146th Airlift Wing preparing aircraft up to support CALFIRE and help its Ventura County neighbors impacted by the Thomas Fire, U.S. Army National Guard photo by 146th Airlift Wing

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