2 Firefighters Burned On Oklahoma Fire, Started As Controlled Burn. Also, Red Flags Now = No Power. Fortress Retardant loses contract after “environmentally safe” product eats aircraft tanks.
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After a mayday call went out on the Oklahoma fire yesterday, we learned this morning that 2 firefighters were burned.
The fire started as a “controlled burn” before 55MPH winds caused it to blow up.
Colorado learns that Red Flag days now mean your power gets shut off.
What’s the solution?
Also, Fortress Retardant loses USFS contract after new environmentally friendly retardant is found to eat the aircraft that use it. Multiple tankers taken out of operation for the 2024 season because of it.
What does it do to your skin…?
A retardant industry war…
Plus more
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