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Been working and unable to keep up with the control efforts, has the lighter winds come into play yet as far as containment?
As far as the DC10, I heard (FWIW), that they would land it and re-fill it. The one that was fighting the Palo pinto fire was going to Abilene for the re-fill.
As far as the DC10, I heard (FWIW), that they would land it and re-fill it. The one that was fighting the Palo pinto fire was going to Abilene for the re-fill.
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So far 785 homes and 34,000 acres have been burned in the Bastrop fire. Have heard two lives lost. Would be surprised if that was all.
It is hard to believe this happened.
It is hard to believe this happened.
bindian
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Eddie,
Aircraft that are fire bombers are subjected to more structural stress than an airplane that flies point A to point B. Also the chemical retardants they carry can affect the structures. Like making hay, they go all out in a short period of time. In the haste, scheduled inspections and maintenance can get short changed. I can see the Forest Service stopping contracts easily for a maintenance program that is found lacking.
Now, I wonder why the Forest Service stopped the contract and flying now, just when Texas needs them. Could it be that obama really doesn't like Texas.
Also, if the contract was canceled just for maintenance reasons...............why hasn't a new contract with another operator been signed.:confused3: They are more than one fire bomber outfit out there.
hugs, Brandi
txdon
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The lighter winds are definitely helping. The 38,000 acre fire is 30% contained.
Larry Caldwell
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Air drops are only useful on small fires. They are great for quick response to keep a small fire from getting large, or to hit hot spots where a large fire jumps a fire line. They can also cool the fire around a structure. With a large, wind-driven wildfire, you will accomplish as much by p***ing on it.
I suspect the budget cuts mandated by Congress had a lot to do with cancelling the flight contracts. I'm sure Ron Paul and his cohorts thought they were doing the best thing for their constituents.
Kyle_in_Tex
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Perry and Obama have history.
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what a cheap shot
Caught a little about it on the radio coming in from Paris TX. Pretty much what Don said.
2-Bit, As dry as it is, I think we have been fortunate so far that more fires aren't burning. Doesn't feel like it for folks dealing with it, but the conditions are so good for it, a reflective piece of glass somewhere could ignite a fire.
We need moisture, plain and simple and weatherman say's not in the next 10 day's!
2-Bit, As dry as it is, I think we have been fortunate so far that more fires aren't burning. Doesn't feel like it for folks dealing with it, but the conditions are so good for it, a reflective piece of glass somewhere could ignite a fire.
We need moisture, plain and simple and weatherman say's not in the next 10 day's!
txdon
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Some counties have now enacted no burning outside at all. You can now now be arrested for welding, grilling or smoking outdoors.