Mead activates Wyo. Army Guard Blackhawks to fight fires

CHEYENNE – Two Wyoming Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, equipped with 600-gallon water buckets, were activated Sunday to help fight fires in Wyoming.

The two helicopters and eight personnel left Cheyenne on Sunday for Weston County, after being called to state active duty by Gov. Matt Mead.

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