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    Colorado National Guard responds to Cold Springs fire [Image 6 of 8]

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    An aerial photograph shows a helicopter conducting a water drop operation on a wildfire burning on a steep, rocky mountainside. The helicopter is carrying an orange Bambi bucket suspended by a long line, actively releasing a large volume of water onto the burning vegetation. Significant smoke is visible, and charred trees and scorched terrain indicate the fire has already consumed portions of the slope.

    COLORADO, UNITED STATES

    07.11.2016

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Manda Walters 

    Colorado National Guard

    Colorado National Guardsmen from Army Aviation Support Facility, Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, conduct aerial fire suppression of the Cold Springs fire, near Nederland, Colo., July 11, 2016. By the close of aerial firefighting operations CONG aircrews dropped 100 buckets carrying 156,500 gallons of water on the Cold Springs fire. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Manda Walters/released)

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    Date Taken: 07.11.2016
    Date Posted: 07.15.2016 17:43
    Photo ID: 2724395
    VIRIN: 160711-Z-IM587-521
    Resolution: 6016x4016
    Size: 19.77 MB
    Location: COLORADO, US
    Web Views: 32
    Downloads: 8

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    A group of U.S. Army soldiers in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are gathered outdoors near a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The setting appears to be a forward operating base or airfield in an arid environment. The soldiers appear to be engaged in a briefing, award ceremony, or informal discussion.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) digital camouflage is handling a red equipment bag, appearing to secure or attach a strap to it. The soldier is wearing a unit patch on the left shoulder that appears to be the 25th Infantry Division ('Tropic Lightning'). The scene appears to be near a military vehicle or aircraft, with a flight helmet visible in the lower right corner.
    A dark-colored military-style helicopter, likely a UH-60 Black Hawk, is hovering low over a lake or reservoir while filling an orange Bambi bucket (firefighting water bucket) suspended by a cable. The rotor wash is visibly disturbing the water surface in a circular pattern around the bucket. This appears to be a wildfire suppression operation, with the helicopter collecting water to drop on a fire.
    A military-style helicopter, consistent with a UH-60 Black Hawk, is conducting aerial firefighting operations over a forested mountainous terrain. The helicopter is carrying a suspended red water/retardant bucket (helibucket) on a long line below the aircraft. Smoke is visible rising from the lower left portion of the mountain, indicating an active wildfire in a heavily wooded area.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a UH-60 Black Hawk with orange markings, is conducting aerial firefighting operations over a mountainous canyon area. The helicopter is carrying a large orange Bambi bucket suspended by a long line, likely transporting water to combat a wildfire in the region. Smoke haze is visible in the atmosphere, and a winding mountain road with vehicles is visible below.
    An aerial photograph shows a helicopter conducting a water drop operation on a wildfire burning on a steep, rocky mountainside. The helicopter is carrying an orange Bambi bucket suspended by a long line, actively releasing a large volume of water onto the burning vegetation. Significant smoke is visible, and charred trees and scorched terrain indicate the fire has already consumed portions of the slope.
    Two military helicopters are flying over a mountainous, forested landscape under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground helicopter, a dark-colored UH-60 Black Hawk, is performing a sling load operation, carrying an orange bucket or container suspended by a line. A second helicopter is visible in the background at a greater distance.
    A United States Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter is parked on a grass field, with at least two soldiers in military uniforms nearby. The helicopter bears the serial number 09-08824 and is painted in standard olive drab with orange markings. The scene appears to be at a military installation or training area during daytime.

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