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Cal Fire's new C-130, which can carry 4,000 gallons of long-term fire retardant, was put into service at..McClellan Airtanker Base on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. It will be used for rapid initial attack delivery of fire retardant on wildland fires. It is the first of 7 new C-130 air tankers that will support Cal Fire's existing fleet of aircraft. (Cal Fire)Cal Fire unveils first converted C-130 cargo plane to drop fire retardant; six more are on the way
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