Photojournalist Mark McKenna sent along some fantastic photos of today’s vegetation fire next to Vance Avenue and Highway 255 in the Manila area (See our previous post here). We highly recommend clicking the photos to view them in full size.
Multiple agencies responded to a fast moving wild fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.
A CAL FIRE bomber based out of Rhonerville drops fire retardant on a fire near Manila Thursday afternoon.
A firefighter hoses down a section of grass shortly after a bomber dropped retardant on a wild fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.
High winds whipped flames of a wild fire near Manila Thursday afternoon.
A CAL FIRE helicopter based out of Kneeland dropped water on a fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.
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Great photos!
Mark is such a pro! I’m a sucker for great fire bomber and helicopter shots.
Thanks. I’m a sucker for helicopters too. They don’t fly, they beat the air into submission.
Is the fire now under control? It was just reported on the local TV news that the fire had spread to 10 acres.
Very good photos!
It appears to be close to under control.
Your pretty.
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Great job fire crews!!love the photos thank you.be safe all
[…] Update 7:45 p.m.: Don’t forget to check out these photos of the fire on a separate post. […]
these are some seriously good photographs.
did CDF get a new plane?
Copter 902 must be a loner. Is 102 in the shop?