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    Marines fight southern California wildfires [Image 3 of 5]

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    A large red firefighting helicopter, identified as a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (tail number N181GM, operated by Erickson Air-Crane or similar operator), is hovering low over a lake or reservoir while filling its water tank via a snorkel probe submerged into the water. The rotor wash is visibly disturbing the water surface in a circular pattern beneath the aircraft. This operation is consistent with aerial firefighting water-scooping procedures used to combat wildfires.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.15.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Trevon Peracca 

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Camp Pendleton Fire Department is working with Cal Fire, North County Fire, Orange County Fire, U.S. Forest Service and Oceanside Fire to contain the Tomahawk fire on Naval Weapons Station Fallbrook. The firefighters are staging at the Lake O'Neill area on Camp Pendleton. The Lake O'Neill recreation park is closed, however the camping site remains open.

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2014
    Date Posted: 05.15.2014 20:47
    Photo ID: 1345413
    VIRIN: 140515-M-LM776-704
    Resolution: 960x640
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    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    Firefighters in yellow protective gear and hard hats are conducting mop-up operations on a burned landscape following a wildfire. The terrain shows extensive fire damage with charred vegetation, ash-covered ground, and blackened tree stumps. At least two firefighters are visible using water hoses to extinguish remaining hot spots.
    Two wildland firefighters are working in the aftermath of a fire, using hand tools to stir and check smoldering ash and burned debris on a hillside. Both are wearing standard wildland firefighting gear including yellow Nomex shirts, green pants, and hard hats. A speed limit sign (35 mph) and charred trees are visible in the background.
    A large red firefighting helicopter, identified as a Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane (tail number N181GM, operated by Erickson Air-Crane or similar operator), is hovering low over a lake or reservoir while filling its water tank via a snorkel probe submerged into the water. The rotor wash is visibly disturbing the water surface in a circular pattern beneath the aircraft. This operation is consistent with aerial firefighting water-scooping procedures used to combat wildfires.
    A wildland firefighter in full protective gear works in a post-fire landscape, using a hand tool to stir or break up smoldering ash and embers on the ground. The surrounding area shows extensive fire damage with charred trees, burned shrubs, and ash-covered terrain. Smoke or ash dust is visibly rising around the firefighter as they perform mop-up operations.
    Three firefighters or wildland fire crew members are walking along a sandy beach adjacent to coastal cliffs and ocean. They are wearing full personal protective equipment including yellow hard hats, yellow Nomex fire-resistant shirts, dark pants, and are carrying tools and gear. The setting appears to be a remote coastal area, likely during or after a wildfire response operation.

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