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A House Saved by Pink Fire Retardant | Reno News
A wildfire that nearly wiped out homes on Red Rock Road spared Bob Culliver’s house thanks to a thick pink fire retardant dropped from the sky — a miracle that saved his home, though it lost six sheds and his dog. Flames licked at a nearby propane tank, yet it survived. A car parked just feet away was obliterated, showing how close the fire came. Culliver credits firefighters who were everywhere, working tirelessly — many from out of state — under a massive command center in Reno that housed over 1,000 personnel and operated like a self-sufficient town. Their relentless effort turned disaster…
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