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    Timber and Plaskett Fires Helibase [Image 10 of 21]

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    A large red and cream firefighting helicopter is hovering low over a dry grassy field, actively drawing water through a snorkel/hose from a red portable water tank on the ground. The helicopter appears to be a heavy-lift type, likely a Sikorsky S-64 Aircrane or similar model, equipped with a belly-mounted water tank system. The setting suggests a wildfire suppression operation in a rural or semi-rural area with dry vegetation and oak trees in the background.

    BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    08.29.2026

    Photo by Andrew Avitt 

    U.S. Forest Service   

    A Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane helicopter holds a hover at a dip site while filling its belly tank with fire retardant at the Carmel Valley Helibase near Big Sur, California, Aug. 29, 2026. The helibase supports fire suppression operations on both the Plaskett Fire and Timber Fire. (Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt)

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    Date Taken: 08.29.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 11:12
    Photo ID: 9902304
    VIRIN: 260829-P-NM884-7808
    Resolution: 8192x5464
    Size: 11.79 MB
    Location: BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 5
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    A worker wearing a Phos-Chek branded red uniform stands atop a large red fire retardant tanker truck, managing hoses. An American flag is mounted on the vehicle alongside a red wind sock and fire retardant branding banner. A large firefighting helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky Skycrane type, is visible in the background sky.
    A firefighter is battling a wildfire at night in a forested area, directing a water hose toward advancing flames on a hillside. The fire is spreading along the ground and through the trees, producing intense orange glow, embers, and smoke. A structure appears faintly visible in the background to the right.
    A red firefighting helicopter identified as 'Siller' with tail number N4036S and designation '35S' is captured in flight over a densely forested hillside. The helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky S-64 Aircrane or similar heavy-lift type, is actively dispensing what appears to be red fire retardant from a hose beneath its belly tank. The background shows a green, tree-covered mountain slope under clear skies.
    A large wildfire burns across a hillside or mountain slope at night, casting an intense orange-red glow across the sky and surrounding smoke clouds. The fire appears to span a wide front along the ridge line, with multiple active flame points visible. A road and a flag on a pole are visible in the foreground silhouette.
    A nighttime wildfire burns intensely through a wooded area, casting the scene in deep orange and amber light. A single silhouetted figure, appearing to be a firefighter based on visible gear and helmet, stands amid the burning landscape. Ground fire and heavy smoke are visible throughout the tree line.
    A large-scale wildfire burning through a forested area at night, with intense orange and red flames consuming the ground vegetation and illuminating the tree trunks. The fire appears to be spreading along the forest floor with significant smoke and ember activity visible. The dramatic low-angle shot captures the scale and intensity of the blaze against a dark sky.
    A firefighter is battling an intense wildfire in a forested area at night, directing a water hose toward towering flames engulfing the trees. The scene is dramatically lit by the orange glow of the fire, with embers visibly flying through the air. The firefighter is positioned close to the fire line, using tree trunks as partial cover while operating the hose.
    The image depicts an active wildfire burning through a forested area at night or in low-light conditions. Intense orange and red flames illuminate the scene, consuming ground vegetation and spreading among tree trunks. The foreground shows glowing embers and smoldering ground cover, with broad-leafed plants silhouetted against the fire.
    A firefighter is silhouetted against an intense wildfire burning through a forested area at night. The firefighter is carrying a hose and appears to be moving through the fire perimeter as flames and embers surround tall trees. The scene is dramatically lit entirely by the orange glow of the fire, creating extreme contrast between the dark foreground and the blazing background.
    A large red and cream firefighting helicopter is hovering low over a dry grassy field, actively drawing water through a snorkel/hose from a red portable water tank on the ground. The helicopter appears to be a heavy-lift type, likely a Sikorsky S-64 Aircrane or similar model, equipped with a belly-mounted water tank system. The setting suggests a wildfire suppression operation in a rural or semi-rural area with dry vegetation and oak trees in the background.
    A firefighting operation is underway, showing a person in red standing on top of a red fire truck with an American flag visible. In the background, a red firefighting helicopter (numbered 355) is hovering nearby, with a hose or snorkel attachment visible beneath it. The scene appears to be an aerial water-drop coordination effort in a wildland or wildland-urban interface firefighting context.
    A firefighter in silhouette is actively battling a large wildfire in a forested area at night. The firefighter is directing a water hose toward the flames while surrounded by intensely burning trees and flying embers. The scene is dramatically lit by the orange glow of the fire, creating a high-contrast, dangerous working environment.
    A red firefighting helicopter, appearing to be a Sikorsky S-64 Aircrane (Erickson Air-Crane), hovers in the sky with a water/retardant snorkel hose dangling beneath it. In the foreground, a firefighter in red gear stands atop a red fire apparatus, with an American flag visible nearby. The scene suggests an active wildfire suppression operation.
    A nighttime wildfire is actively burning through a forested area, with intense orange and yellow flames illuminating the tree trunks and ground. The fire appears to be spreading along the forest floor with multiple ignition points visible. Dense smoke rises above the canopy, and glowing embers are scattered across the scene.
    A large wildfire burns intensely through a dense forest at night or in low-light conditions. Tall, large-diameter trees are silhouetted against a vivid orange and red glow from active flames consuming the forest floor and understory. Smoke fills the atmosphere, creating a hazy, ominous backdrop illuminated entirely by firelight.
    A firefighter in full protective gear holds a fire hose while battling an active wildfire at night. Flames are visible in the background among trees, with a small outbuilding or shed nearby that appears to be at risk. The scene is dramatically lit by the orange glow of the fire.
    A firefighter stands in silhouette against an intense wildfire burning through a forested area at night or in low-light conditions. The fire is actively burning along the ground and among tall trees, with heavy orange-tinted smoke filling the atmosphere. The firefighter appears to be holding a tool, likely a hose or hand tool, while monitoring or working the fire line.
    A close-up photograph of a leafy branch in autumn transition, showing leaves in various stages of color change from green to red-brown. The image uses shallow depth of field, keeping the foreground branch in sharp focus while the background foliage is softly blurred. The lighting appears to be natural daylight, highlighting the textured surfaces of the leaves.
    A wildfire burns on a heavily vegetated hillside, producing large plumes of white-gray smoke that obscure the upper portion of the mountain. In the foreground, three firefighters wearing yellow protective gear and hard hats are visible standing on the roof of a building, apparently monitoring the fire situation. The scene suggests an active wildfire response with structures potentially at risk.
    Two firefighters in yellow protective gear are positioned on a residential rooftop, carrying a fire hose to defend the structure from an approaching wildfire. A heavily forested hillside behind them is actively burning, with large plumes of gray-white smoke rising from multiple ignition points. The scene depicts a defensive firefighting operation to protect a home from an encroaching wildland fire.
    Two wildland firefighters wearing yellow hard hats marked 'E-317' are working together on what appears to be a reflective fire shelter or aluminum foil-like protective material on a surface. They are deploying or rolling out a cylindrical object, likely a hose or rolled material, on top of the reflective sheeting. Both workers are equipped with radios and wearing standard wildland firefighting gear.

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    aerial firefighting
    Retardant
    wildfire suppression
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    Type 1 Helicopter
    dip site
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