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IronLionZion

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18. Then idiot hobby drone operators crash into firefighting aircraft

Reply to DENVERPOPS (Reply #11)

Sat Jan 11, 2025, 08:31 PM

Jan 2025

exacerbating the situation.

I agree that air is the best way for this widespread level of wildfires. There needs to be more firefighting aircraft involved. our country should probably invest in some and send them wherever they are needed. California is getting help from Canada but we should have them here in America too.

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The limiting factor was the pipe DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #11

Then idiot hobby drone operators crash into firefighting aircraft IronLionZion Jan 2025 #18

The winds were up to 100 mph. BidenRocks Jan 2025 #19

Canadian 'Super Scooper' plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires IronLionZion Jan 2025 #20

That plane that was hit DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #21

This! Chemical Bill Jan 2025 #22

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It absolutely needs to be posted Polybius Jan 2025 #12

??? BumRushDaShow Jan 2025 #15

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Completely disagree n/t Pachamama Jan 2025 #16

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