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Above the Flames: Aerial Firefighting Reality | Canada News
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When smoke blankets the sky and flames roar across hundreds of square kilometers, aerial crews are racing against time — but why aren’t helicopters dropping water everywhere? The Ainslie Creek wildfire south of Merritt is a brutal test of strategy, where pilots and coordinators battle thick smoke, shifting winds, and ever-changing fire behavior. Every drop is calculated, every flight hour precious — these aren’t showpieces, they’re lifelines. Ground crews hold the line while air teams spot hidden threats and redirect resources in real time. It’s high-stakes chess in the sky — and when it all clicks, communities survive.
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