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An air tanker drops retardant on the fire's edge, Apache Fire.
A Type 1 Sikorsky S-64 "Skycrane" fills water on the Apache Fire. Holding 2,600 gallons, it can fill its reservoir in 45 seconds in only 18" of water.
Photo Credit: Julie Schneider, District Ranger.
Flames rise on the Apache Fire.
Photo Credit: Julie Schneider, District Ranger
Direct Fireline Constriction on the Apache Fire. Crews Construct fireline close to the fires edge, preventing the fire from growing. This is the preferred method of fighting fire when fire behavior allows.
Apache Fire, Aircraft dropping retardant.
Operations Map for the Apache Fire, July 25, 2024.