Chief aviation electronics technician Rexford Sackett, left, and aviation warfare systems operator Petty Officer 3rd Class William Quadrino prepare a 420-gallon extinguishing trough used to dump water on the wildfires raging through the San Diego County. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 85 is providing helicopters specially equipped with the troughs to assist with combating the local fires. The dangerous blaze has already forced more than 250,000 people from their homes. (U.S. Navy Photo/mass communication specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Fahey)