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Incident Information:
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Date:
09/10/2012 -
Incident Type:
Helicopter Incident -
Description:
During operations at a helibase, a fire was ignited in a dray grass field where helicopters were located. Helicopter contractor employees immediately responded with fire extinguishers and shovels, aid quickly by engines and helicopter bucket drops. With the aid of 3 helicopters and several engines the fire was contained at about 1.5 acres.
Initial Attack, Aviation, Helicopters, Helicopter Incident or Accident
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