Well seen and taken Diane...........is that a permanent base, or is it just being used due to the fire - it seems quite empty?

I don't know, but since there are buildings and an official Google Earth place name, I'm guessing it's permanent. I heard today that the fire was bombed with retardant yesterday after the ground crew was having trouble reaching the last hot spots due to the steepness of terrain.

Well why not?

Exactamente! Many thanks, Andy.