5 types of military aircraft that California uses to fight fires
In order to reach remote fires in the State Responsibility Area, CAL FIRE maintains a fleet of firefighting aircraft, many of which were converted from or originally designed as military aircraft.
How California fights fires from the skies
Cal Fire has its own fleet of aircraft operating from 14 airfields and 11 helicopter bases across the state that can reach most fires within about 20 minutes.
California Fires in Videos: The Most Horrifying Clips From LA So Far
Firefighters are continuing to battle a series of major fires ravaging the Los Angeles area that have left at least 10 people dead and devastated communities.
Who Are the Victims of the California Fires?
At least 11 people were reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.
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