Operation Save Lake Tahoe - $60M plan to bring in permanent firefighting helicopters

Since there is no firefighting or rescue helicopter assigned to California's Lake Tahoe region on a dedicated, permanent basis, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Chief is trying to change by launching "Operation - Save the Tahoe Basin" to raise $60M to create a helicopter base with two helicopters.

Operation Save Lake Tahoe - $60M plan to bring in permanent firefighting helicopters

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