The #GarnetFire is one of several lightning-caused fires on the Sierra National Forest that started August 24 as dry thunderstorms moved through the area. The lightning fires also included the Garlic Fire which is shown in this video. Note the impacted tree and surrounding debris scattered across the ground. This debris then rolled downhill and causes the fire to spread. Often, these strikes are in rugged, remote areas making them difficult to access for suppression efforts. Today’s weather fore

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The Chuchupate Helitack crew from the Los Padres National Forest is here assisting the #GarnetFire on the Sierra National Forest with their Type 2 Bell 205A1 UH-1 helicopter. This 1975 Huey is a civilian variant helicopter that can seat up to nine passengers including the pilot. It also carries a 320-gallon water tank with a snorkel system that can refill in just a foot of water, making every drop count. The Bell 205A1 is an asset on this fire whether needed for water drops, transporting teams i

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