Jet fuel shortage is hampering aerial firefighting efforts in Montana
Jet fuel shortage is hampering aerial firefighting efforts in Montana
By: Tom Wylie
and last updated 2021-07-27 18:36:08-04
GREAT FALLS â A pair of Bridger Aerospace Super Scooper firefighting airplanes have been parked overnight at Holman Aviation in Great Falls since last week. Itâs not an ideal situation, but theyâre here out of necessity.
The two planes are contracted to assist with aerial suppression on the Devilâs Creek fire near Fort Peck, more than 200 miles away. Normally theyâd be based a lot closer to the fire theyâre working on, but a critical jet fuel shortage has forced the crews to travel back and forth from Great Falls each day.
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Aerial firefighters share concern for fires ahead of 4th of July weekend Weâre just waiting for the call
Itâs normal to see a commercial airplane flying in the sky, but what you may not want to see is one of these.
By: Annie Johnson
and last updated 2021-07-01 18:58:33-04
BOZEMAN â Itâs normal to see a commercial airplane flying in the sky, but what you may not want to see is a wildfire tanker in the sky especially during this time of hot, dry weather.
âAt this point with how dry and how hot itâs been in this state, I would prefer that no one takes part in any firework activities this weekend, particularly if youâre further out in the country with big fields,â said Bridger Aerospace s Andrew Hill.
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By: Annie Johnson
and last updated 2021-06-30 20:10:23-04
BOZEMAN â Itâs normal to see a commercial airplane flying in the sky, but what you may not want to see is a wildfire tanker in the sky - especially during this time of hot, dry weather.
âAt this point with how dry and how hot itâs been in this state, I would prefer that no one takes part in any firework activities this weekend, particularly if youâre further out in the country with big fields,â said Bridger Aerospace s Andrew Hill.
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