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    Marines respond to southern California wildfires [Image 17 of 31]

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    A large fixed-wing air tanker aircraft is conducting a fire retardant drop over a hillside affected by a wildfire. The aircraft is releasing a massive cloud of bright red fire retardant (likely Phos-Chek or similar product) onto the burning terrain below. Dark smoke is visible on the left side of the image, indicating an active fire on the hillside.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.14.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer 

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    U.S. Marines and fire crew on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., respond to wildfires ablaze in southern California May 14, 2014. The Tomahawk fire, in the northeast section of Camp Pendleton has burned more than 6,000 acres forcing evacuations of housing areas on base and various schools both on and off base. Aircraft from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Camp Pendleton Fire Department worked in coordination with CALFIRE to prevent fires from spreading off base. Marine officials are coordinating with CALFIRE for the further use of military aircraft pending the wildfire status within San Diego County.

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2014
    Date Posted: 05.15.2014 14:21
    Photo ID: 1343767
    VIRIN: 140514-M-DB645-649
    Resolution: 960x640
    Size: 35.22 KB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    An aerial view down a steep dirt road leading into a valley with a reservoir or lake in the background. A fire truck or emergency vehicle is visible near a recently burned field with smoke still rising, suggesting active wildfire suppression operations. Residential homes are visible on the left side, adjacent to the fire-affected area.
    A large wildfire is burning intensely behind a chain-link fence in what appears to be a dry, arid landscape. Tall orange and yellow flames extend horizontally across the frame, driven by wind, with heavy gray smoke billowing upward. The foreground shows dry, yellowed grass and a dirt road alongside a wooden utility pole.
    A wildfire is actively burning on a hillside with large orange flames and thick black smoke rising into the sky. A white SUV or utility vehicle with equipment mounted on its roof is traveling along a narrow paved access road, moving away from the fire. The surrounding terrain is dry, scrubby chaparral landscape typical of Southern California or similar arid regions.
    A large, dark plume of black and brown smoke dominates the sky above what appears to be a military installation or base facility. The fire or explosion source appears to be located just beyond a hillside or berm behind the compound. Personnel and military equipment are visible on the grounds, suggesting an active emergency situation.
    A wildfire is actively burning through dry scrubland and brush in a hilly, semi-arid landscape. Large orange and yellow flames are visible on the right side of the frame, producing thick black and gray smoke columns rising into the sky. The surrounding terrain shows dry, yellowed grass and sparse vegetation typical of a drought-stressed environment, with residential structures and trees visible in the distant background.
    A wildfire or large vegetation fire is burning across an open landscape, producing dense gray and black smoke that obscures much of the scene. A tall metal tower structure, likely a water tower on an elevated hill, is partially visible through the smoke in the background. The foreground shows dry, low-lying vegetation characteristic of a semi-arid or Mediterranean climate.
    A wildland firefighter wearing standard protective gear is actively battling a grass fire on a hillside slope. The firefighter is using a hand tool, likely a McLeod or pulaski, to beat back or create a fire line against an advancing grass fire. Smoke fills the background sky while flames are visibly consuming dry grass on the slope.
    Three large tandem-rotor helicopters, consistent with CH-47 Chinook type, are flying over a lake or reservoir surrounded by trees and hills. The central helicopter is visibly carrying a suspended load, likely a water bucket, suggesting firefighting operations. The scene is captured in low-light conditions, rendering the helicopters and landscape largely in silhouette.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are interacting with a civilian woman inside what appears to be a gymnasium or indoor facility. One Marine is standing and holding leashes attached to at least two dogs, while the other Marine sits on bleachers alongside the woman. The setting suggests a community outreach, family support, or therapy dog program event.
    A wildland firefighter stands on a paved road observing an active vegetation fire burning through grassland and brush. The firefighter is equipped with standard wildland firefighting gear and is monitoring the fire's progression. Heavy smoke fills the sky above the burning area, with visible orange flames near a cluster of trees.
    A large heavy-lift helicopter, appearing to be a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane or similar type, is photographed in silhouette against a hazy, smoke-tinged orange sky. The helicopter is equipped with a water/retardant tank and a dangling snorkel hose, indicating it is engaged in aerial firefighting operations. Trees are visible in the foreground and background, consistent with a wildfire suppression scenario.
    A green US Forest Service fire engine (marked CA-CNF E331) is positioned on a dirt road facing a massive wildfire with towering orange and red flames consuming hillside vegetation. Thick black and gray smoke billows into the sky above the fire line. The scene depicts an active wildfire response operation in what appears to be a Southern California landscape.
    A large wildfire is burning on a hillside, producing massive columns of dark gray and brown smoke that dominate the sky. The foreground shows a dry, arid landscape with sparse vegetation, a dirt/gravel road, utility poles, and a lone tree. The fire appears to be actively burning on the ridge and slopes in the mid-to-background distance.
    A large firefighting helicopter, appearing to be a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane or similar heavy-lift aircraft, hovers over a lake or reservoir while deploying a snorkel/intake tube to collect water. The aircraft is painted in white and red livery typical of aerial firefighting operations. Smoke or haze is visible in the background, suggesting an active wildfire in the vicinity.
    A wildfire burns on a hillside directly behind a large multi-story institutional building, likely a hospital or government facility. Visible flames and heavy smoke plumes rise from the dry, brush-covered terrain, posing an immediate threat to the structure below. The surrounding landscape is arid and brown, consistent with Southern California chaparral conditions.
    Two wildland firefighters are working on a grassy hillside with an active fire burning along the slope behind them. One firefighter is using a radio to communicate while holding a hand tool, and the other is actively working with a rake or McLeod tool near the fire line. Heavy smoke fills the sky in the background, indicating a significant fire event.
    A large fixed-wing air tanker aircraft is conducting a fire retardant drop over a hillside affected by a wildfire. The aircraft is releasing a massive cloud of bright red fire retardant (likely Phos-Chek or similar product) onto the burning terrain below. Dark smoke is visible on the left side of the image, indicating an active fire on the hillside.
    An aerial or elevated view of a wildfire burning across a dry, hilly landscape. Multiple smoke columns — including dark black smoke on the left and lighter gray smoke in the center — rise from burning vegetation across a wide valley. The surrounding terrain shows dry, brown grassland and scrubland typical of a semi-arid region, with mountains visible in the hazy background.
    A large, intense wildfire is burning through dry vegetation and shrubland. In the foreground, a row of what appear to be metal utility boxes or equipment enclosures are positioned in a dry grass field directly in the path of the advancing flames. Thick black and orange smoke billows high into the sky, and a tree on the right side of the frame is partially engulfed or scorched.
    A wildfire is actively burning along both sides of a two-lane highway in what appears to be an arid, desert or semi-arid landscape. Flames are visibly consuming vegetation on the right roadside, while large plumes of dense smoke fill the sky and reduce visibility along the road ahead. The ground near the fire shows blackened, already-burned earth indicating the fire has been spreading.
    A wildfire is burning in close proximity to a residential neighborhood situated at the base of dry, hilly terrain. Large plumes of dark smoke rise from behind a tree line that borders a row of single-story homes. The surrounding landscape is extremely dry and parched, indicating high fire risk conditions.
    The image shows the aftermath of a wildfire or brush fire, with scorched and ash-covered ground visible across the landscape. A cluster of burned vegetation, including what appears to be charred cactus pads (likely prickly pear), remains in the foreground amid blackened debris. Smoke is still visible rising from smoldering material, indicating the fire has recently passed through the area.
    A wildfire is burning on hillside terrain immediately behind and around the entrance gate of a Naval Weapons Station. Large plumes of dark black and gray smoke rise into the sky, with visible open flames along the ridge line. The facility entrance, complete with a guard booth, signage, and security barriers, appears unoccupied and the road leading to it is empty.
    A wildfire is actively burning across a hillside landscape, with large plumes of smoke rising into the sky and visible flames in the background. The foreground shows charred, blackened terrain indicating the fire has already swept through the area. Two yellow road signs reading 'No Thru Traffic' and 'No Outlet' are prominently visible near the roadside.
    A wildfire is actively burning in a hillside area with trees and shrubs, producing large plumes of dark black smoke visible against a hazy sky. A green emergency or utility vehicle is positioned in the mid-ground to the left, likely a fire response unit. The foreground is dominated by dry, golden-yellow grass that represents significant fuel load for potential fire spread.
    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform holds a young child dressed in a pink shirt, who appears to be resting or sleeping against his shoulder. The Marine's expression appears contemplative or emotional, suggesting this may be a reunion or farewell event. The background shows an indoor facility, likely a gymnasium or community hall, with other people visible in soft focus.
    A family consisting of a man in military camouflage uniform, a woman in casual clothing, and a young boy are seated on a hardwood floor against a white wall. A large dark-colored dog, appearing to be a Great Dane or similar breed, stands behind them. The setting suggests they may be sheltering in a public or institutional building, possibly during an emergency evacuation.
    A young boy wearing a green skull-print t-shirt stands against a concrete block wall, with his hand touching a wall-mounted panel. A woman wearing glasses and a knit hat sits on the ground beside him, looking up at the boy. A white dog with a dark patch stands between them, with its tongue out.
    A large wildfire produces massive dark smoke plumes visible behind a sports complex or school athletic field. People, including families with children and pets, are gathered on the grass observing or evacuating the area. An American flag and military-style attire on some individuals suggest this may be near a military base or installation.
    A group of people, including what appear to be military personnel in camouflage uniforms, sit on wooden bleachers inside a gymnasium with blue floor mats. Several dogs are present among the attendees, suggesting this may be a military working dog event or pet-related gathering on a base. The setting features a brick wall backdrop and standard gymnasium infrastructure.
    A group of children and adults are seated on wooden bleachers in what appears to be a gymnasium or community hall. A military service member in camouflage uniform sits on the right side, accompanied by a white dog, while several children of varying ages sit alongside adults. The scene suggests a family gathering or military homecoming/send-off event.

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