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Dramatic Footage From Soberanes Fire Shows Helicopter Dropping Water on Flames

The Ventura Fire Association on Wednesday, August 24, shared this footage of a helicopter pilot making a skilled precision drop in order to assist with putting out the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County, California.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported on Thursday, August 25, that the Soberanes Fire, after burning more than 90,000 acres, was slowing down, though continued to move south near Mount Olmstead.

The Cal Fire Spokesman told the Monterey County Weekly that crews hope to have the fire contained before September 30. Credit: Instagram/venturafireassociation