The state of California encompasses a large area of ... also known as the Super Huey. CAL FIRE acquired 12 UH-1F helicopters through the Federal Excess Personal Property program in 1981 but ...

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

CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES ... on wildland fires," according to Cal Fire. The Sikorsky’s fixed tank fits 1,000 gallons of water or foam. Meanwhile, the Super Huey has the capacity for 324 gallons ...

Winds are expected to pick up later Saturday into the night. Nearly 10 million people are on alert for fire weather conditions in southern California. Red flag warnings are in effect through ...

The Clay Fire is the latest fire to erupt as Southern California has been inundated with deadly wildfires in January. The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire grew to be the largest, leading to ...

Nearly 10 million people are on alert for fire weather conditions in southern California. Red flag warnings are in effect through Wednesday for 8.8 million people over much of Los Angeles and Ventura ...

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

The Eaton Fire, one of two major wildfires burning in the Southern California region, is now the second-most destructive wildfire on record in California, according to Cal Fire. The fire ...

Fire lines can contain or slow a wildfire. California, Nevada and Wyoming National Guard units are sending aircraft and 1,850 personnel to help California firefighting forces, the U.S. Air Force ...