IAF deploys helicopter to douse forest fire near Kasauli Air Force Station

The Indian Air Force deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter on May 29 to assist in dousing a massive forest fire near the Kasauli Air Force Station in Himachal Pradesh. The helicopter conducted multiple sorties, using a Bambi Bucket to collect water from nearby sources and drop it over the affected areas. This rapid response was crucial in controlling the blaze, which had been spreading rapidly due to dry conditions. Local authorities and fire services also continued ground operations to contain the fir