WATCH: Texas airtankers drops fire retardant to help contain fire in Palo Pinto County

Crews from multiple departments are working to contain a fire spreading in Palo Pinto County, officials say.
A major brush fire is impacting more than 200 acres near Strawn, Texas, near Highway 16 and Interstate 20. As of 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, crews from both the ground and by air were still working on the fire.
Smoke from the fire could be seen nearly 20 miles away, according to a WFAA crew headed to the scene.
At least 10 fire departments & three Texas Forestry Service planes are helping battle the blaze. Emergency management workers say they believe the fire started in Eastland. A big tanker from Abilene is also on the way to the scene.
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[@1hornet1]

That is impressive. Coordinating all those different type of aircraft to roll in on that fire.

[@debbiemurray1496]

God bless these firefighters and God bless Texas ❤

[@syberawa7429]

Well planned professional work does the job effectively. Great to watch!

[@deepauley2742]

Stay safe and Thank you

[@wildcard9724]

Nice coverage WFAA!

[@m118lr]

Beautiful BUT unfortunate aerial shots. “Thanks to ALL crews and firefighters working these WildLand fires!

[@TomCook1993]

Actually Coulson Air Tankers are Canadian based. Not texass based. 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@user-rh3gs2oh9q]

❤Good job 👏

[@bidlymovies987]

What agency contracted the Coulson tankers? Have not seen large airtankers in Texas before.

[@H4me7215]

Wouldn't it be better to combat the fire at its end point or just before it with fire retardant n circle around with retardant?? Probably already do it??

[@Cocora22]

Where were those for the Maui fire? I'm sure the UNITED STATES MILITARY DOESN"T HAVE ANY?????? Like in the Pacific Fleet?

[@Worldopain]

Where is this footage shot from? Another plane? A mountain? A drone?

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

An air controller in something like a Bronco.

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Looks like a helicopter, due to the skids coming into view when they rotate the camera

[@H4me7215]

Wouldn't it be better to combat the fire at its end point or just before it with fire retardant n circle around with retardant?? Probably already do it??