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Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires​

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com

Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
 
Many states are sending fire equipment and firefighters to include 2 I have read about.
Texas and Arizona. It's a all hands on deck response. With the winds kicking up again all the help that can respond will be needed.
Thanks to all who are helping fight the monster fire.
 
No problem. We have come to your aid many a time and will do so whenever you need help. It's what friends and allies do.
 
mrjurrs said:

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Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires​

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com

Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
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Your link comes with a paywall, but good on Canada and Mexico. We helped Australia in a similar manner several years back when they were dealing with such fires.
 
We live on a large lake not far from an airforce base. Often they do exercises over our lake and one of them is these scoopers swooping down on the lake and picking up water they then dump in the forest. It's fascinating to watch. Glad they are in CA doing what they can.
 
mrjurrs said:

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Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires​

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com

Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
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A very dignified gesture.
 
MAGAnificent said:
Your link comes with a paywall, but good on Canada and Mexico. We helped Australia in a similar manner several years back when they were dealing with such fires.
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It’s a FREE account.
Learn to read English.
 
mrjurrs said:
Civilian drones are just another example of allowing knuckleheads to endanger lives. Are drone communications restricted to certain 'channels'?
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Their location is much more dangerous than their communication.
 
Stealers Wheel said:
No, the proper thing for Canada and Mexico, and Texas to do is blame liberals for the wildfires. That's what Trump did, and Trump ALWAYS does the right thing in these situations. They really ought to follow Trump's lead instead of sending help.
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Especially considering that Trump doesn't think of us as allies anymore.
 
RetiredUSN said:
Remains grounded?

That is relatively minor damage.

A Navy/Marine/Air Force structural mechanic could have that plane patched & systems checked in a few hours.
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We don't really know the extent of the damage. Besides the wing surface there may have been damage to internal mechanical systems or the fuel tank.
 
Allan said:
We don't really know the extent of the damage. Besides the wing surface there may have been damage to internal mechanical systems or the fuel tank.
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The plane flew safely back to the strip without difficulties. No reports of any control, hydraulic, or fuel problems.

The CL 415's wings are almost "over built" with structural redundancy to handle the stress of a accidental water slap.

That's a basic 3 hour patch job for any Canadian (ACS tech) or US Navy/Marines/Air Force structural mechanic............and I'm pretty sure that we value the lives of out fighter pilots. (y)
 
mrjurrs said:
Civilian drones are just another example of allowing knuckleheads to endanger lives. Are drone communications restricted to certain 'channels'?
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They don't allow it. Drone use in the fire zone was restricted. That should not have been airborne.
There are not communication channels with hobby drones. Search FAA Drones. That will spell out all the rules and regulations. The FBI is actively searching for the gulity party.
 
mrjurrs said:

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Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires​

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com

Canada and Mexico Are Sending Teams to Help California Fight the Fires

Air tankers, firefighters and technicians from the neighboring countries are on their way to Los Angeles in a show of solidarity.
www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
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No problem. You guys should threaten our economies and make cracks about destroying our sovereignty about it. ;)
 
Callen said:
No problem. We have come to your aid many a time and will do so whenever you need help. It's what friends and allies do.
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Don't expect Presidents Trump and Musk to express gratitude in a diplomatic fashion, but most Americans appreciate the assistance from Canada and Mexico.
 
SMTA said:
Their location is much more dangerous than their communication.
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They require communication to move into those areas. I was wondering about jamming them.
 
Stealers Wheel said:
No, the proper thing for Canada and Mexico, and Texas to do is blame liberals for the wildfires. That's what Trump did, and Trump ALWAYS does the right thing in these situations. They really ought to follow Trump's lead instead of sending help.
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Well, when the librul leadership of the state leaves the reservoirs dry in a state subject to intense drought, who else should be blamed? Disneland characters? Perhaps Minnie Mouse or Elmer Fudd?
 
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