Australian Mega-Helicopter Deployed to Fight Landes Forest Fire in France

A mega-helicopter loaned by Australia, capable of carrying nearly twice as much water as a Canadair, has been deployed to combat the forest fire in the Landes region of France. Canadair, Dash, and Air Tractor aircraft are also participating in the effort, which has led to the evacuation of residents from Luglon.

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le-figaroFrench1d ago

Incendie dans les Landes : le méga hélicoptère prêté par l'Australie, capable de transporter près de deux fois plus d’eau qu’un Canadair, entre en action

Canadair, Dash et Air Tractor participent également à la lutte contre le sinistre, qui a conduit à l’évacuation d’habitants de Luglon, petit bourg de 350 habitants situé au cœur de l’immense massif des Landes de Gascogne.

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Australian Mega-Helicopter Deployed to Fight Landes Forest Fire in France

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Incendie dans les Landes : le méga hélicoptère prêté par l'Australie, capable de transporter près de deux fois plus d’eau qu’un Canadair, entre en action

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