A combined effort of Vandenberg’s fire departments and other base and local agencies lead to a quick response to a fire that started here Sept. 30.
The fire that erupted near Vandenberg’s main gate quickly scorched through the dry terrain burning approximately 600 acres.
“Since the day had been windy and the base had not seen rain since February, I immediately thought that this fire could be trouble,” said Col. David Buck, the 30th Space Wing commander. “And as it turned out, the fire did give us some trouble.”
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