Martin Mars a pricey symbol of hope against wildfires
Where’s the Martin Mars?
That’s a question that’s been all over social media during the past week since the big outbreak of wildfires that resulted in a provincial state of emergency being declared.
In many people’s minds the huge Martin Mars — which can carry more than 27,000 litres of water — is a savior come wildfire season. Lives are at stake, after all.
The Mars is a majestic, impressive machine, and people love it. So pretty much every day, somebody asks why it isn’t being used, and the media scramble to get an answer.