was asked in another live interview with WCCO why he didn’t ‘do an airdrop like on a forest fire?’ ‘I don’t know anybody (with) a helicopter right now… don’t think I haven’t thought about it…whoever sent that message, they have understanding and knowledge…. that’s an excellent thought.’
Fri May 29 12:20a, with Minneapolis engulfed in flame, having described the situation on the ground to CNN as “untenable” 30 minutes earlier, Emergency Management Certified Firefighter of 41 years, MFD Chief John Fruetel
