Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.
FBI Investigates Drone Collision That Damaged Firefighting Plane
The FBI is searching for the operator of a drone that struck a plane that was serving a crucial role fighting the Palisades ...
The Straits Times3d
Mass evacuations after explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles
Around 4,000 firefighting personnel, backed up by aircraft and ... fleet included two Super Scoopers – enormous amphibious planes that can carry thousands of litres of water – as well as ...
ABC7 San Francisco3d
New fire burns over 10,000 acres in northern Los Angeles County amid strong winds
Multiple helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including Super Scoopers, were seen performing water drops and dumping pink Phos-Chek on the flames. The cause of the fire was unknown. Plumes of ...
The Courier-Mail4d
Explosive new fire erupts near Los Angeles, spreading rapidly and forcing thousands to flee
Planes are also being used to drop retardant and water, including two Super Scoopers, which are huge amphibious aircraft that can carry hundreds of gallons (litres) of water. Multiple road ...