A NATIONAL GUARD helicopter with a water bucket takes off from Walsh Field on Hemlock Road to fight the fires in Breakheart Reservation. The bucket was filled from one of the lakes in the reservation. The bucket has a release valve on the bottom controlled by the helicopter crew. When the helicopter is in position, the crew releases the water to extinguish hot spots. (Mark Sardella Photo)
Bucket brigade
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