Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Footage shows wildland fire aviation support and helibase operations at the Carmel Valley Helibase near Big Sur, California, Aug. 29–30, 2026. Highlights include helitankers refilling at a dip site, crews attending a morning briefing, helicopters spooling up on parking pads, windsock check, and weather instruments. The helibase supports fire suppression operations on both the Plaskett Fire and Timber Fire.

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(Footage provided by Andrew Avitt)