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County Will Study Increasing Firefighting Air Fleet After Explosive Growth of Destructive Sand Fire

Published on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 | 2:39 am
 

The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Chief Executive Office will review the feasibility of purchasing, leasing, and partnering with other public entities for the operation of SuperScoopers, rotary, and fixed-wing aircrafts, on a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.

“As a result of the County’s 52-week fire season, it is vital that we maintain the best arsenal and resources to protect life and property,” said Antonovich.

This report will include a comprehensive assessment of the current aircraft program to provide strategic replacement and expansion recommendations for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.

As of Tuesday night, the Sand Fire had burned through more than 37,700 acres of the Santa Clarita Valley and was called 25% contained, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Authorities said one person has died, at least 18 homes have been destroyed and an estimated 20,000 residents evacuated during the blaze.

Cal Fire has deployed water-dropping helicopters, which scoop water from the ocean, and jet-powered fixed wing aircraft to combat the blaze.

On Tuesday, an illegal drone reportedly was spotted over the blaze and brought aircraft firefighting to a halt for safety reasons.

CNBC reported that incidents of drone intrusions over wildfires has more than doubled from 2014 to 2015, according to the Interior Department, and said that the U.S. Forest Service is partnering with drone companies to develop  new technology which could literally ground the unmanned flying machines in similar cases.

 

 

 

 

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