B-roll footage shows wildland fire aviation support and helibase operations at the Carmel Valley Helibase near Big Sur, California, Aug. 29–30, 2026. Highlights include helitankers refilling at a dip site, crews attending a morning briefing, helicopters spooling up on parking pads, windsock check, and weather instruments. The helibase supports fire suppression operations on both the Plaskett Fire and Timber Fire. (Forest Service video by Andrew Avitt)