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Helicopters and airplanes continue to fight wildfires in Russia

Moscow, Russia - 130 units involved for a total of 900 people

The airborne troopers continue their fight against wildfires in Russia. Right now, 19 forest fires have been extinguished, but 31 more wildfires remain active in Siberia. The size of the operation has grown and today more than 900 people are involved in extinguishing the fires. These people, divided in about 130 units, are operating with 19 aircraft, including 11 helicopters. The wildfires flared...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1141900
Rome, Italy, 06/08/2012 14:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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