C-130 Hercules Aircraft with Firefighting System Assists in Fire Control in Los Angeles

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C-130 Hercules Aircraft with Firefighting System Assists in Fire Control in Los AngelesC-130 Hercules Aircraft with Firefighting System Assists in Fire Control in Los Angeles (X @USNorthernCmd)

The wildfires in Los Angeles, United States, considered the most devastating in the region, have already consumed 156 km² and caused the deaths of 24 people, with 15 missing and over 105,000 evacuations. To assist in combating the fires, the U.S. government has deployed aerial reinforcements, including C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with firefighting systems.

These aircraft are equipped with the Maffs (Modular Airborne Firefighting System), which allows them to drop up to 11,000 liters of water in 10 seconds, forming a retardant layer to prevent the fire from spreading.

Additionally, U.S. Navy helicopters are using water collectors to focus their efforts more effectively.

Civilian aircraft, such as the Boeing 737 from Coulson Aviation, are also assisting by collecting water directly from bodies of water. The flames began in Pacific Palisades and quickly spread to other areas like Pasadena and Sylmar.

The Los Angeles Police Chief described the fires as unpredictable and unprecedented, requiring a coordinated and intensive response to mitigate the damage.

Source: Olhar Digital | Photo: X @USNorthernCmd | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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