California National Guard rescued 242 people in historic Creek Fire night operation

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During the 2020 Creek Fire in California, National Guard helicopter crews carried out a landmark nighttime rescue mission. Using night-vision goggles and combat-grade helicopters, they successfully evacuated 242 people stranded by intense flames and heavy smoke. The operation marked a turning point in wildfire aviation response by proving the viability of large-scale nighttime rescues. In the aftermath, California expanded its nighttime aerial firefighting capabilities and strengthened interagency training programs.

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