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What It’s Like Inside a Waterbomber
It’s 9.30 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, and the crew is on its third night working the Palisades fire, a Godzilla of a blaze ...
LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.
The Terrifying Ride of Copter 17
A former Army pilot. An aging helicopter. Furious winds. The race to put out the Eaton fire tested Los Angeles County’s night ...
What are ‘Super Scoopers,’ the planes used to fight the L.A. wildfires?
The CL-415 aircraft being used in California can drop large amounts of water on fires and fills its tank by skimming along a ...
This Sikorsky helicopter is being put to the test in aerial assault on LA fires
The scale of the aerial assault on the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was on full display Monday during a lull in the Santa ...
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Water tanks in the sky: How firefighting planes help ground crews combat LA wildfires
Ocean water can be used, but firefighters usually don’t use it, USA TODAY reported. Saltwater can be corrosive to firefighting equipment and cause damage to tools, such as tanks, hydrants and ho ...
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Water tanks in the sky: How firefighting planes help ground crews combat LA wildfires
Fighting the deadly wildfires in Southern California requires a coordinated team effort – from tactical crews attacking hazardous hot spots on the ground to planes and helicopters providing ...