Raging wildfires put increasing pressure on Canadian water bomber fleet
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Raging wildfires around the world have put iconic Canadian-made water bombers in such high demand the manufacturer De Havilland can’t keep up. For The National, CBC’s Kyle Bakx breaks down the high demand for the ‘super scooper’ and the push to get more of those aircraft in the sky faster. #wildfire #canada #news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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