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    High Park fires [Image 9 of 27]

    High Park fires

    FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES

    06.19.2012

    Photo by Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer  

    140th Wing Public Affairs

    A fixed wing aircraft drops a load of fire retardant on a dozer line to prevent the fire from crossing into a residential area. The blaze, which started on June 9,was caused by a lightning strike, and has torched more than 65,000 acres to date. The resources brought to bear on this massive wildfire include 41 hand crews, 132 fire engines, five dozers, 23 water tenders and overhead personnel. Air resources include 17 helicopters and four fixed wing aircraft used for fire suppressant.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 06.19.2012
    Date Posted: 06.21.2012 01:16
    Photo ID: 608527
    VIRIN: 120619-Z-QD622-070
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 2.75 MB
    Location: FORT COLLINS, CO, US

    Web Views: 44
    Downloads: 4

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