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.
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 ...
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 ...
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’ ...
Can California use ocean salt water to put out fires? Here are three key factors for L.A. firefighters
Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to ...