The 505th Search and Rescue Group of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) assisted in putting out a fire at AFP Officers Village Inc. (AFPOVAI) in Barangay Western Bicutan, Taguig City from the air.

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(PAF Image)

They conducted the Bambi Bucket Operation using a Sokol helicopter yesterday, June 13, 2026.


(PAF Video)

The 505th SRG carried out twenty missions, each carrying 680 liters of water to aid the firefighters on the ground in controlling the fire.


(Video of Fort Bonifacio Barangay Captain Sonny Vertulfo)

The PAF halted their operation only after the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Taguig declared the fire under control.

The fire reached the third alarm and displaced over 200 families.

"The operation demonstrated the Philippine Air Force's continued commitment to providing rapid response and assistance during emergencies in support of affected communities and partner agencies," the PAF declared on their social media page.

The PAF assured that they will continue helping those in need, especially in times of disaster.