People in the Truckee area can expect increased aircraft activity Saturday as firefighting planes use McClellan Airport to refill with fire retardant while crews battle the Hawk Fire near Verdi.
C-130 and DC-10 aircraft are refilling at McClellan, and increased overflight activity is expected around Truckee through the rest of the day, according to a statement from Truckee Tahoe Airport.
Fuel operations at Truckee Tahoe Airport have also been requested through midnight to support the firefighting response…