Aircraft that douse flames with water and bright red Phos-Chek fire retardant are a common sight in California. Aerial ...
Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by high winds. Here's what the aircrafts do and why ...
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...
The CEO of Bridger Aerospace, which has sent Super Scooper planes to tackle the LA wildfires, said drones are a major concern for his pilots.
The stronger the winds, the harder it is to get close to the fire, a pilot said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.
Multiple aerial firefighting agencies have spent countless hours airborne since the outbreak of the Palisades and Eaton fires ...
United Aerial Firefighters Association head Paul Petersen said the wildfires ravaging California could be among the most ...
Firefighting aircraft have been soaring through the skies over Los Angeles in recent days as fires have ravaged the city.