August 13, 2015 (San Diego)--Today, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced it has renewed agreements to make a heavy-lift helicopter available to support fire-fighting efforts again this fall. The Erickson Skycrane helitanker has the capacity to carry and drop more than 2,500 gallons of water and can be in the air within 20 minutes to assist with fire suppression. The Skycrane arrived in San Diego August 1 and will remain on stand-by through November, with an option to stay longer if fire conditions warrant.
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