Carolina Forest wildfire now 65% contained, forestry commission says
First responders’ hard work is paying off with the Carolina Forest wildfire now 60% contained with no new spread.
2 Blackhawk helicopters from Knoxville head to Chattanooga as Tennessee National Guard helps fight wildfire
The helicopters used "Bambi Buckets" to provide hundreds of gallons of water to fight wildfires, delivering water from nearby ...
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Firefighting Rotorcraft Shortfall Prompts Bell’s 214ST Reboot
DALLAS—Bell’s 214ST is set to become the latest legacy helicopter to go back into production to address global shortfalls in ...
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American Canyon Fire Protection District debuts new patient transport helicopter
American Canyon Fire District has entered a partnership with aerial emergency service company REACH by co-operating an ...
Gluckstadt Fire Department recounts the challenges responding to deadly helicopter crash
It’s now been three days since that deadly helicopter Crash in Madison County. Fire officials in Gluckstadt are now speaking ...
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‘Super Scooper’ aerial firefighting planes prepared to battle wildfires in Oklahoma
Two super scooper planes were sitting on the tarmac in Burns Flat to be ready at a moment’s notice. The planes get their nickname from the ability to “scoop” up thousands of ...
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Gluckstadt, MS, Firefighters Challenged at Deadly Medevac Chopper Crash
A drone was used to locate the AirCare helicopter that crashed in a remote area, Gluckstadt firefighters said.
Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.