Wildfires can cause massive devastation, as we witness every year, especially in the western portion of the country.
It's heartbreaking to witness large areas of forest, private and public property destroyed, along with wildlife being displaced.

Our hats go off to those who risk their lives fighting these wildfires, and are in awe with their expertise fighting them on the ground and in the air.
One thing I've wondered, is how the firefighting planes refuel with water so quickly.
Now that question is answered with this video.

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