Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are 'rugged, reliable' — and rare
Only about 160 fire-dousing Super Scooper aircraft, which are built in Canada using a 55-year-old design, are in operation worldwide as demand for them grows.
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The ongoing fight to stop the Los Angeles County wildfires
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Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
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