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Fire retardant lines are placed in front of the advancing Poomacha fire burning in the Mount Palomar area. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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The Donoghue family was forced to evacuate their home moments before it was overtaken by a wildfire in southern California. The family has received assistance from March Air Force Base, Calif., and various military and community organizations. From left to right are Andrew, Madison, Kiera, Brendan, Rosalind, Kendra and Shavonne.
The Donoghue family from left to right: Andrew, Madison, Kiera, Brendan, Rosalind, Kendra and Shavonne.

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MAFFS Operation Center at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Civilians from the PHOS CHECK Air Attack Team, control the mixture of fire retardant powder being emptied out from it's bin in preparation for loading the mixture on to a C-130 as it prepares to launch from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Navigator, Lt. Colonel Robert Thomas supports the firefighting effort as his C-130 dumps 3,000 gallons of fire retardant over the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007. The C-130 and crew are assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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A C-130 turns to taxi at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Civilians from the PHOS CHECK Air Attack Team, control the mixture of fire retardant powder being emptied out from it's bin in preparation for loading the mixture on to a C-130 as it prepares to launch from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Civilians from the PHOS CHECK Air Attack Team, control the mixture of fire retardant powder being emptied out from it's bin in preparation for loading the mixture on to a C-130 as it prepares to launch from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 25, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Air Force Master Sgt. Tom Freeman (right) and Tech. Sgt. Lamont Wood prepare to deploy 3,000 gallons of fire retardant over the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. The C-130 and crew are assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007. The US Air Force Reserves is participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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Heavy smoke hangs in the air as the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. continues to burn. C-130s launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 26, 2007 are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter retrieves water from a lake near the wildfires in San Diego. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 has teamed up with the San Diego California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to help put out the wildfires blazing across Southern California.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jon Husman

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A Navy MH-60S "Seahawk" from the "High Rollers" of Helictoper Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 drops water from a 420-gallon capacity Bambi bucket Tuesday in coordination with civillian fire fighters.

HSC-85 flew two MH-60S each specially equipped with a Bambi bucket.

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Senior Airman Leo Alvarado and Tech. Sgt Kriss Todd of the 153rd Aircraft Maintenance Engine Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming. pressure wash fire retardant off of a C-130 in the early morning awaiting during a flight delay due to low visibility/weather conditions at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., on Oct. 26, 2007 in support of the California firefighting efforts. The U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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A Navy MH-60S "Seahawk" from the "High Rollers" of Helictoper Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 prepares to fill a 420-gallon capacity Bambi bucket Tuesday used to drop water in coordination with civillian fire fighters.

HSC-85 flew two MH-60S each specially equipped with a Bambi bucket.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Chris Fahey.

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A Navy MH-60S "Seahawk" from the "High Rollers" of Helictoper Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 drops water from a 420-gallon capacity Bambi bucket Tuesday in coordination with civillian fire fighters.

HSC-85 flew two MH-60S each specially equipped with a Bambi bucket.

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lamont Wood checks the positioning of the nozzles prior to deploying 3,000 gallons of fire retardant over the Poomacha Fire in North San Diego county, Calif. The C-130 and crew are assigned to the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The aircraft launched from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Calif., Oct., 24, 2007. The US Air Force Reserves is participating in the Southern California firefighting effort.

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A Navy MH-60S "Seahawk" from the "High Rollers" of Helictoper Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 85 lifts to the air after fillingl a 420-gallon capacity Bambi bucket Tuesday used to drop water in coordination with civillian fire fighters.

HSC-85 flew two MH-60S each specially equipped with a Bambi bucket.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) Chris Fahey.

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