PG&E Blackhawk helicopter to assist Merced County firefighting efforts

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced County is once again upgrading its firefighting efforts with the help of PG&E.

The major boost is coming in the form of the utility's Blackhawk helicopter that can be used to drop water on wildland fires.

Action News photojournalist Alex Ruiz got a closer look at the aircraft and how each flight could potentially prevent a major disaster.