These photos depict the operations of one of the helicopters involved in suppression of the Long Mesa Fire.  The helicopter is red and is used to pour fire retardant slurry on the fire.
<ul><li>Keywords: meve; long mesa; helicopter; fire suppression; fire retardant; firefighting; slurry; Aeronautics in forest fire control; (LCSH); Fire extinction; Wildfires -- Mesa Verde National Park; National parks and reserves -- Fires and fire prevention; Helicopters</li></ul>
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