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2025-01-09 16:00:05 UTC - HELPFUL
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The plane in the video is a CL-415 #243, one of two owned by the Quebec government and leased to the LA Fire Dept. as part of a contract that has existed since 1994. The annual lease valued between $US 3.5 - $7.5 million begins in September and lasts 90-180 days https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/quebec-british-columbia-wildfires-los-angeles-1.7426060 https://scvnews.com/super-scoopers-arrive-in-la-county-ready-for-fire-season/ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gg2zB4KXYAAj8FX?format=jpg&name=900x900
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