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'Super Scooper' Aircraft Sucks Water to Douse Washington State Fire

Wildfires kindled by morning lightning strikes in Washington’s Chelan County were water-bombed by helicopters and at least one aircraft on Friday, August 14. County officials issued evacuation orders and closed roads. This video shows a Canadian-built Bombardier 415 “Super Scooper” aircraft taking on water from Lake Chelan for drops. Credit: YouTube/Wolverine Fire