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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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More than 380 military families in San Diego County and the surrounding area are taking refuge at the Naval Air Station North Island gymnasium after evacuating their homes due to encroaching wildfires. More than a quarter-million people were urged to flee their homes across Southern California as wildfires blown by fierce desert winds raced over the landscape with terrifying speed, destroying hundreds of structures, clogging highways, sending smoke and ash over a wide area. The numerous fires in San Diego County currently threaten no Navy facilities. The Navy is working with various agencies to aide in combating the fires and providing assistance to both military and civilians.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Mark A. Leonesio

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Lance Cpl. Cory Schultz from the 24th Foxtrot Company stationed at Camp Pendleton volunteers his time to help out stranded families at the evacuation center on Turner Field located on the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. More than 400 military families from San Diego County and the surrounding areas take refuge from the wildfires struck several San Diego communities. More than a quarter-million people were urged to flee their homes across Southern California as wildfires blown by fierce desert winds raced over the landscape with terrifying speed, destroying hundreds of structures, clogging highways, sending smoke and ash over a wide area. The numerous fires in San Diego County currently threaten no Navy facilities. The Navy is working with various agencies to aide in combating the fires and providing assistance to both military and civilians.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 2nd Class Mark A. Leonesio

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