Venezuela helps fighting fires in Ecuador

Military Aviation from Venezuela is sending 2 helicopters to help fighting the forest fires raging in Ecuador.

Today, Military Aviation from Venezuela is sending  2 helicopters ( 1 Super Puma, 1 Cougar) and 25 military personnel  to help fighting the forest fires raging in Ecuador.

The Venezuelan helicopters are able to fly for three and a half hours without refueling, and are provided with a system of Bamby Baker baskets for water transportations.

The 25 soldiers brought an artificial pool that will be set near the fire to facilitate the supply of the liquid. (MZ)