'Super Scoopers' firefighting planes arrive from Canada as LA County prepares for peak fire season

The annual arrival of 'Super Scooper' firefighting planes from Canada unofficially marked Los Angeles County's preparation for the peak fire season.

The annual arrival of 'Super Scooper" firefighting planes from Canada unofficially marked Los Angeles County's preparation for the peak fire season.For the 30th year in a row, "Super Scooper" firefighting planes have arrived in Los Angeles County from Canada, an annual development that unofficially marks local firefighters' preparations for the region's peak fire season.

Along with the planes, which are capable of scooping up 1,6000 gallons of water in 12 seconds, the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Thursday showed off some of their other tools to fight fires from the air.According to L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Maronne, because of the heavy rains that fell this year, including from tropical storm Hilary-It's a good news, bad news situation.

The chief added that he's hoping this fall and winter will not be a busy for Southern California firefighters battling large wildfires.

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