The Los Angeles area has been hit with one of the worst fires in U.S. history. The California Department of Forestry and Fire ...

Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.

The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the ...

Picture this. It's a summer evening in Australia. A dry lightning storm is about to sweep across remote, tinder-dry bushland.

Specialized aircraft deliver strategic water drops and retardant lines to contain flames in California’s challenging ...

Researchers and startup founders are rushing to develop and deploy drones, sensors and satellite imagery analysis that they ...