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SMOKEJUMPERS: PAGE 156
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2004 - PINGO FIRE SCENES # 1
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Some Alaska wildfires demanded more attention than others in 2004. The Pingo Fire burned near the village of Venetie for about three months. Firefighters had little hope of stopping the main fire, but defending the village and native hunting grounds became a season-long endeavor. |
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Smokejumpers Land At Veneite Airstrip
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Smokejumpers Walk Through Village
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Locals On ATV
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Helicopter Shuttles Smokejumpers & Gear
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Smokejumpers Aboard Helicopter
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Main Fire Burns Unchecked
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Smoke On Venetie Lake
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Smokejumpers Leave Camp On ATV
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Mike McMillan On Radio
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