A Super Huey Helicopter, operated by the 505th Search and Rescue Group of the Philippine Air Force, was deployed on February 21, 2024, to respond to two forest fires; one at Mt. Camisong in Itogon, Benguet, and another in Brgy Adonot, Bokod, Benguet.
Performing a series of heli bucket operations, the aircraft collected water from the Sto. Tomas Water Reservoir and Banao River.
Furthermore, the Tactical Operations Group 1 under the Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon of the PAF, has been relentless in coordinating with the Civil Defense Cordillera, Bureau of Fire Protection, and other local government agencies, to discuss fire suppression strategies.
No casualties have been reported, while the BFP is still determining the cause of fire.
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