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Super Scooper aircraft drawing water from Lake Powell during past wildfire response.

Firefighting Aircraft Draw Water from Lake Powell

Guest Contributor - July 21, 2025

Fire suppression aircraft are drawing water from Lake Powell between buoys 43 and 49 as part of ongoing wildfire operations. Boaters are advised to avoid the area and monitor marine radio channel 16.

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Firefighting Aircraft Draw Water from Lake Powell