IAF's 'Bambi Bucket' op helps to contain raging forest fire at Nilgiris

Sunday, 17 March 2024
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the AF Mi-17 V5 helicopter for several Bambi Bucket operations to extinguish forest fires in the Nilgiris region. Working alongside the forest department and state administration, these helicopters have effectively dispensed more than 16,000 liters of water to contain the fire's advancement.

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Nainital Forest Fire: Bambi Bucket being used by an IAF helicopter to fight forest fires | Oneindia [Video]

Nainital Forest Fire: Bambi Bucket being used by an IAF helicopter to fight forest fires | Oneindia

The Indian Air Force deployed its MI 17 V5 helicopter on Saturday (April 27) to combat the forest fires ravaging the Nainital district in Uttarakhand, as confirmed by the state’s Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami. Utilising a "Bambi Bucket," the helicopter retrieved water from Bhimtal Lake, situated near Nainital, and discharged it onto the flames engulfing the forests. Here's an insight into the Bambi Bucket and its inception. #NainitalForestFire #BambiBucket #IAFHelicopter #ForestFireFight #WildfireCombat #UttarakhandFires #BambiBucketOperations #NainitalWildfires #ForestFireResponse #EmergencyResponse

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on January 1, 1970

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Nainital forest fire reaches near IAF station| Army, helicopters called in, boating halted| Oneindia [Video]

Nainital forest fire reaches near IAF station| Army, helicopters called in, boating halted| Oneindia

The forest department in Nainital has called for the assistance of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army to combat a relentless forest fire that has been raging for over 36 hours, consuming numerous hectares of lush greenery. Helicopters have been deployed by the district administration to aid in firefighting efforts. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced plans to convene a meeting to address the escalating situation of the Nainital forest fire in Haldwani district. #NainitalForestFire #NainitalForestFireVideo #ForestFireNainital #IAFStation #ArmyAssistance #HelicopterSupport #BoatingHalted #UttarakhandForests #ForestFireAlert #PushkarSinghDhami #EmergencyResponse #FirefightingEfforts ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.122~

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:05Published on January 1, 1970