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MAFFS Left Out as Aspen Acres Fire Raged | Colorado Springs News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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MAFFS, the game-changing firefighting system that turns cargo planes into high-capacity water bombers, was never deployed during the Aspen Acres fire—despite being ready at Peterson Space Force Base. Officials say no request was received, and state fire crews felt existing air tankers and helicopters were sufficient, especially with dangerous winds grounding planes early on. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e4d8805df243bf7d