Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
A Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had to be grounded after it hit a drone flying ...
Air tankers fight Los Angeles fires from frantic skies
In the skies above Los Angeles, air tankers and helicopters silhouetted by the setting California sun dart in and out of ...
Cal Fire captain describes conditions fighting Palisades Fire from the sky
C-130 Airtanker Captain Dave Kelly has led his crew on eight drops over the Palisades fire in the last two days—totaling ...
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'Crazy town': Air tankers fight LA fires from the sky
In the skies above Los Angeles, air tankers and helicopters dart in and out of giant wildfire plumes, dropping much-needed flame retardant and precious water onto the wildfires below.
Dry hydrants. Grounded aircraft. How L.A. struggled to get enough water to attack fires
Firefighters in the Los Angeles area faced a severely overtaxed water system as they attacked four separate blazes to the ...
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Firefighting aircraft scoop up ocean water to battle Palisades Fire
Footage shows firefighting tankers scooping up water from the Pacific Ocean to douse flames from the nearby Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades. Jan. 7, 2025. (Daniel Sparks via Storyful) ...
The Terrifying Rise of Mega Fires and the Brave Pilots Who Fight Them
Exploring the evolving landscape of aerial firefighting as it contends with escalating wildfire threats and the critical role ...
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Air Tankers Fight Los Angeles Wildfires From Frantic Skies
In the skies above Los Angeles, air tankers and helicopters silhouetted by the setting California sun dart in and out of ...