Province adding sprayer planes to help fight wildfires

Source: CTV News Regina, May 3, 2018 

The province will be using sprayer planes to help fight wildfires this summer.

Warm, dry conditions could spark a dangerous situation in Saskatchewan.

The sprayer planes are usually just for spraying pesticides. This year, they’re being added to Saskatchewan’s firefighting arsenal.

“They have a tank, they can hold a lot of water,” said James Pottage, operations manager for provincial airways. “So, they are good for fighting fires.”

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