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Air tanker drops in wildfires are often just for show (Big Burn - Wildfire in the West Part 2 of 5)

Date: July 29, 2008

Authors: Julie Cart and Bettina Boxall

QUOTE: Fire commanders say they are often pressured to order planes and helicopters into action on major fires even when the aircraft won't do any good. Such pressure has resulted in needless and costly air operations, experienced fire managers said in interviews.

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Key People:

• Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum
• General Richard B. Myers
• Sen. Michael D. Crapo Esq.
• Representative C. L. Otter
• Gov. John Hoeven
• Rep. Rick Renzi
• Rep. Duncan Hunter

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• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Forest Service
• Los Angeles Times
• National Guard Bureau, The (NGB)

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