GeewhizpatThe fire has been mapped at 10 acres by Intel 12. All tankers have been released and a copter remains on scene making drops. Whittle Fire @ Angels Creek Access road, Angel's Camp - #WhittleFire
The other large air tanker based at MCC fire base is T210…she has been fighting the #whittlefire and she is headed back to the retardant pits. This 737 was formerly in the Southwest Airlines passenger fleet. Converted by Coulson Aviation Australia for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service this “fireliner” has had various roles supporting efforts for the Forest Service (USFS)…this year #Calfire contracted her for 90 days as no other airtankers were left available for #fireseason2023 #avgeek
#WhittleFire…Taking a closer looked at the large air tanker (LAT) T103….she is based at the McClellan retardant air base… she is in the retardant pits ready for her second drop on the fire if needed…the MD80 aircraft is owned by contractor Erickson Aero out of Oregon…This Erickson Aero Tanker is the most versatile fire bomber available. FAA-Approved, 900 miles loaded strike range, 5000 foot runway capability loaded, 3000 gallon capacity #wildfire #avgeek #AvgeeksofMastodon
The fire is now at a moderate rate of spread in grass and brush. Hoselays are being made along the flanks of the fire. No structures threatened at this time. Whittle Fire @ Angels Creek Access road, Angel's Camp - #WhittleFire
Update #WhittleFire: T88, T89 and T210 737 on contract from Australia based at MCC…have joined other aircraft on air attack. 4 Grummann Marsh #Calfire, 2LATS #avgeek #wildfire
Firefighting aircraft fighting the 20+ acres #WhittleFire in #AngelsCamp #CalaverasCounty, #CA
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#CalFire Out of #ColumbiaAirAttackBase
#A440 #N401DF Air Tactical Aircraft
#C205 #N485DF Type I Heli FireHawk
#T82 #N422DF Type III Airtanker
#T83 #N424DF Type III Airtanker
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#WhittleFire Aircraft Assisting.
Air Attack 440.
Air Tankers 82, 83, 103.
Copter 205. #avgeek #wildfire
Air Attack 440.
Air Tankers 82, 83, 103.
Copter 205. #avgeek #wildfire
New start with a large column showing, HWY 49 & Whittle Road, Angel's Camp, Calaveras County. Reported around 5 acres currently, units and air resources en route. #WhittleFire #FireWX #cawx #Californiawildfire
The fire is 20 acres with a critical rate of spread per IC. 5 additional type 3 engines and 3 additional handcrews requested. Whittle Fire @ California 49 & Whittle Road, Angel's Camp - #WhittleFire