Researchers used computer simulations with various drones By The Associated Press Drones that collide with planes cause more damage than birds of the same size because of their solid motors, batteries and other parts, a study released by the Federal Aviation...
Company challenged USFS limits on air tankers By KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A giant passenger jet converted to fight wildfires was grounded this year by U.S. officials during much of what turned out to be an especially destructive...
Committee says move is in response to White House plan to cut regulations By JOAN LOWY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An influential industry committee recommended Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration eliminate or scale back dozens of...
Helicopter struck a tree during a water drop LOS ANGELES (AP) — A preliminary report says the pilot of the Los Angeles Fire Department's newest helicopter reported the aircraft made uncommanded movements before hitting trees while making a water drop on...
State, federal contract issues raised as states seek tanker (KOIN 6/YouTube) KOIN 6 - Not only are there state and federal contracts involved, but the tanker is already being used to fight wildfires in California. https://youtu.be/YTeGM4iAhhw
Aircraft help ground crews on tough terrain LOUDLABS NEWS - LAKE HILLS - On Wednesday evening August 23rd Cal Fire / Riverside County Fire responded to multiple reports of brush on fire dangerously close to homes. https://youtu.be/hicy_zbqGAE The fire was...
Hundreds affected as fires grow near small towns SISTERS, Ore. (AP) — Evacuation orders affecting hundreds of people were issued in California and Oregon as wildfires neared small towns, including one that's a prime location for viewing the eclipse....
Aircraft will be based in Washington and Oregon BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two military aircraft will help detect and map wildfires in the U.S. West. The National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, on Wednesday says the Air National Guard aircraft will be based...
C-130’s from three states move to California CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Air National Guard C-130s from Wyoming, Nevada and Colorado that are equipped to battle wildfires have been activated to fight wildfires in the western U.S. The three large aircraft will be...
Numerous aircraft grounded due to repairs and age By CLAUDE PARIS, NADINE ACHOUI-LESAGE and BARRY HATTON, Associated Press BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS, France (AP) — Backed by planes dropping water and fire retardant, more than 1,000 firefighters battled...
747 can fight fires but is limited to where the fires are (Global Supertanker Services/Facebook photo) By KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal officials have given a giant airtanker approval to fight wildfires in the U.S., but a...
Approximately 1,500 structures are threatened by wildfire
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