Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.
Los Angeles agency reveals estimated economic impact of deadly wildfires as infernos still rage
Officials on Thursday estimated the L.A. wildfires have caused more than $50 billion in property damage, as fires continue to burn.
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Man 'fought off Argos warehouse knife attacker with fire extinguisher'
A man has said he fought off an alleged knife attacker at a Sainsbury's Argos warehouse by hitting him on the head with a fire extinguisher. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to ...
Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made ...
Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week
As winds across the Southern California area are calmer than their peak and firefighters are making progress, the threat to ...
I'm a pilot flying a DC-10 fire bomber to battle the LA fires. This is what I've seen — and this is what needs to stop.
I'm a third-generation firefighter — and I'm helping to battle the LA fires from the air in a DC-10 fire bomber. Here's how ...
Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable' — and rare
One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was because Los Angeles doesn’t ...
Police heard pilot shouting for help at crash scene
Sgt Hooper attempted to break the helicopter's windshield with his baton, but it was explained to the jury that it would have ...
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.
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"Someone’s getting a felony" — Netizens react to firefighting aircraft striking a drone while battling Palisades fire
A firefighting aircraft Super Scooper was hit by a drone while flying over the Palisades fire zone. The aircraft was grounded immediately and is expected to fly again on January 11, 2025. The Federal ...
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Civilian drone hits, damages firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
(KTLA) – A firefighting aircraft that was operating over the Palisades Fire is grounded and out of service after it was struck and damaged by a civilian’s drone on Thursday afternoon ...