A Fire in Photos: Multiagency Response Near Manila

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.

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 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.

A firefighter hoses down a section of grass shortly after a bomber dropped retardant on a wild fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

Multiple agencies responded to a fast moving wild  fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

High winds whipped flames of a wild fire near Manila 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.

A CAL FIRE helicopter based out of Kneeland dropped water on a fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

A CAL FIRE helicopter based out of Kneeland dropped water on a fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

A CAL FIRE helicopter based out of Kneeland dropped water on a fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

A CAL FIRE helicopter based out of Kneeland dropped water on a fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

Multiple agencies responded to a fast moving wild  fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

A CAL FIRE helicopter based out of Kneeland dropped water on a fire near Manila on Thursday afternoon.

A CAL FIRE bomber based out of Rhonerville drops fire retardant on a fire near Manila Thursday afternoon.

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ED Denson
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ED Denson
8 years ago

Great photos!

Uti
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Uti
8 years ago

Mark is such a pro! I’m a sucker for great fire bomber and helicopter shots.

Mark McKenna
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Mark McKenna
8 years ago
Reply to  Uti

Thanks. I’m a sucker for helicopters too. They don’t fly, they beat the air into submission.

CAC5
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CAC5
8 years ago

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!

Kym Kemp
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8 years ago
Reply to  CAC5

It appears to be close to under control.

Just sayin
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Just sayin
8 years ago
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Your pretty.

Gramma Grammar
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Gramma Grammar
8 years ago
Reply to  Just sayin

You’re*

G-ma
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G-ma
8 years ago

Great job fire crews!!love the photos thank you.be safe all

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[…] Update 7:45 p.m.: Don’t forget to check out these photos of the fire on a separate post. […]

Anna Ball
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Anna Ball
8 years ago

these are some seriously good photographs.

sue
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sue
8 years ago

did CDF get a new plane?

Hick
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Hick
8 years ago

Copter 902 must be a loner. Is 102 in the shop?