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A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 drops a load of retardant on the Station Fire near Los Angeles. The airtanker can carry 12,000 gallons of water or retardant, costs $41,000 per day, looks great on TV, and is best suited for flat terrain, not the steep, hilly canyons of the Station Fire.
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A McDonnell Douglas DC-10 drops a load of retardant on the Station Fire near Los Angeles. The airtanker can carry 12,000 gallons of water or retardant, costs $41,000 per day, looks great on TV, and is best suited for flat terrain, not the steep, hilly canyons of the Station Fire.