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Three waterbomber choppers land in Brisbane

Source: ABC News
Published: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 1:34 AEST
Expires: Monday, November 17, 2008 1:34 AEST

Jonathon Hall reports three waterbombing helicopters arrived in Brisbane on Monday to help with Qld's peak bushfire season.

Tags: disasters-and-accidents, emergency-planning, fires, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

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