As Colorado reservoirs dry out, state says plans are in place so firefighting aircrafts can still access water

As Colorado reservoirs dry out, state says plans are in place so firefighting aircrafts can still access water

When wildfires break out across Colorado, firefighting planes and helicopters will utilize nearby water sources to help suppress the flames.But as all of Colorado currently faces a drought, reservoirs and other bodies of water across the state are dried out, being drained or are seeing low levels."While the risks have increased, our preparedness has grown exponentially," Gov. Jared Polis said at a briefing on wildfire preparedness last week.Abou…