Aerial firefighting has become an essential part of wildfire suppression strategies, offering the speed, precision, and ...

The Los Angeles fires first started on January 7, 2025, as a result of strong winds. According to NBC, the first area to be ...

Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by high winds. Here's what the aircrafts do and why ...

There are strict rules for aircraft operating in and around a fire to make sure everyone’s flying in a predictable manner.

Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...

A drone hit the wing of a Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper plane fighting the LA fires. Cal Fire only has one other Quebec 1 ...

Captain RK Smithley explains how an orchestrated effort between air traffic controllers, mechanics, and loaders helps fight ...

Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.

Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...

At Neptune Aviation, an aerial firefighting company based in Missoula, maintenance crews work throughout the winter to keep ...

Local firefighting systems need more permanent, reliable employment, because sometimes neighboring communities, states and ...

also known as Cal Fire, has a fleet of more than 60 aircraft operating from 14 airfields and 11 helicopter bases across the state, making it the largest civil aerial firefighting fleet in the ...