This day in Wildfire Today history: brush fire smoke causes fatality in Florida; Report released on crash of MAFFS air tanker

Published November 29, 2013

One year ago today

The US Air Force released the full report on the July 1, 2012 crash of MAFFS #7, a military C-130 operating as an air tanker on the White Draw Fire in South Dakota.

Five years ago today

Smoke from a 5-acre brush fire reduced the visibility on a road near Palatka, Florida to 20-30 feet, causing a multi-car accident and one fatality.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.