Through burning hills and blinding smoke: the aerial fight to save a city
Interviews with pilots paint a graphic picture of the struggle to maintain control of their ships amid one of the most ...
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 ...
'Feel the force': Pilots push the limits to fight LA fires
As Los Angeles residents fled an insatiable inferno in Pacific Palisades last week, aerial firefighter Diego Calderoni was ...
Yes, Mexico and Canada sent firefighters to California amid wildfire outbreak
Several readers asked whether Mexico and Canada sent support to California as destructive wildfires burn in the Los Angeles ...
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Whiteman Airport Played Vital Role in Combating the Hurst Fire in Sylmar
When the Hurst Fire was still burning last week in the hills of Sylmar, Whiteman Airport in Pacoima served as a base for the ...
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Why doesn't California invest in 'Super Scooper' aircraft in its firefighting efforts?
Despite the aircraft's impressive capabilities, California has not purchased any, rather choosing to lease them for 90-day ...