Night-flying helicopters that could change firefighting

Overworked and under-resourced fire chiefs battling wildfires are getting backup from new hi-tech helicopters that can fight fires 24/7, and, for the first time, drop flame retardant at night. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday.

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[PinstripeJim]

As a condition of this interview, we require that you have a shot of the helicopter in the background with a clear shot of the Southern CA Edison logo on the bird. Thanks SCE for not taking responsibility. Funny thing is, SCE is only paying for the helicopters when they are not fighting fires. Great deal, because they are almost always on a fire in CA.

[jasonuren]

'When all you've got is a Hammer, I guess everything looks like a nail.' I guess this proves that saying wrong 🤣

[kreens]

I recently saw this bad boy in action in So CA. Very exciting!!!

[freedomishavingachoice]

Humanity can be summed up by saying "It's a species that innovates once it's caused it's habitat to become uninhabitable."

Funny species, us.

[sixfigureskibum]

Night shift gets alot done in the cool if night, but have you ever been hot by a falling tree in the dark? Yeah night shift is dangerous

[sojournern]

Hi-tech is great, but not the answer we need. Native Americans, for example, used controlled fires for centuries, to keep themselves safe. That is still the best answer.

[mikesamyn]

Too bad you have to pay $$$$ for the complete episode.

[someoneelse]

I am not sure if you can say "retardant" these days. Let me check my ""P.C. for Dummies" book real quick....

[et]

I'm afraid that fighting mother Nature is a losing proposition.