Air tankers and drones are among the forms of aerial support available to the crews—made up of more than 4,500 personnel—tackling the Gifford Fire, which has grown to more than 129,000 acres since Aug. 1. Helicopters are in the mix as well—some armed with a crucial accessory firefighters are using to essentially fight fire with fire…
Gifford Fire exceeds 129,000 acres while crews carry out a strategic burning operation
