Navy helicopters from Naval Airstation North Island will join other fire-fighting helicopters in the skies over Southern California, officials at the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
The helicopters, known as the MH-60S Seahawk, are operated by several squadrons at the San Diego base and are being prepared to assist, said Steve Fiebing, a Navy spokesman. The the Palisades, Eaton Hurst and Lidia fires are burning thousands of acres and have destroyed hundreds of structures.
“We’re...
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