CAL FIRE's new fire hawk and c-130 air tanker put to the test on Sorrento Fire (opens original article in a new tab)

CAL FIRE tested its new fire hawk and C-130 air tanker against a 90-acre vegetation fire in Sorrento Valley, which threatened homes and led to evacuations.

• CAL FIRE used new aircraft to combat a 90-acre fire.
• The fire threatened homes in Sorrento Valley.
• Evacuations were prompted by the fire.