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Heroes of the California wildfires: Meet the CAL FIRE aircraft fleet
Helicopters play a critical role in CAL FIRE’s operations, and the future of the fleet is the Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk (or as ...
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 ...
LA's Wildfires Would've Been Much Worse If It Weren't For These Aircraft
The Los Angeles fires first started on January 7, 2025, as a result of strong winds. According to NBC, the first area to be ...
See it: Photos capture aircraft helping combat the California wildfires
A slew of planes and helicopters are helping fight the Los Angeles area wildfires. Blazes have been raging in the area for a ...
East Bay Times10 天
Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Cal Fire had more than 60 aircraft within its firefighting fleet in the effort to combat fires throughout Los Angeles. Cal Fire’s fleet of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft make it the largest ...
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High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by high winds. Here's what the aircrafts do and why ...