Fire 5 of 5 · Expert
The Big One
A large forest fire in the west woods, well away from the main lake. Hover-fill at Cedar pond, Hollow pond or the creeks and keep the loads coming. Expect the wind to shift and pick up.
The facts
| Aircraft | CH-47 Chinook · internal tank |
|---|---|
| Wind | South-westerly, 10 kt, shifting to the north-west at 16 kt after 6 min |
| Time limit | 14 minutes (the fire escapes if it's still burning) |
| ★ | Contain it |
| ★★ | Also no houses lost and 40 acres or less burned |
| ★★★ | Also contained within 10 minutes |
Tips
- The closest water is the small ponds and creeks, not the main lake.
- When the wind shifts, the head of the fire moves. Re-read the wind arrow (top left).
New to the Chinook? Read how it flies and fills, and the dropping tips.