Fighting LA’s fires from the sky
When a blaze fuelled by hurricane-force winds broke out in the Palisades on 7 January, Cal Fire joined an unprecedented ...
Everything you need to know about the water drops in California during wildfires
Firefighters in California are battling the fires from the sky using a variety of specialized aircraft that dump water and fire retardant onto the terrain below.
How California National Guard helicopter crews are fighting the LA wildfires
A California National Guard pilot describes how flyers perform a firefighting mission in the battle against Los Angeles’ ...
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Everything you need to know about the water drops in California during wildfires
Cal Fire owns a fleet of helicopters, including Bell UH-1H Super ... known as bambi buckets, can drop water accurately. "They can get to any lake or reservoir, and they're able to lower the ...
Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Aircraft that douse flames with water and bright red Phos-Chek fire retardant are a common sight in California. Aerial ...
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What are ‘Super Scoopers,’ the planes used to fight the LA wildfires?
The Super Scooper is among an array of firefighting aircraft, including helicopters and air tankers, that the California ...
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.
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Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Cal Fire had more than 60 aircraft within ... Large tankers have a small lead plane that guides them to the area to drop retardant.. Helicopters have a flight ceiling of 500 feet above the fire.