After more than two decades serving in the U.S. Marine Corps — including five years flying Marine One in support of two Presidents — former area native and now-retired Lt. Col. Nels Dahlgard has ...

Cal Fire brought in Firehawk helicopters to specifically battle the Hurst Fire. It served as an ideal location due to its close proximity to the fire. The Van Nuys and Burbank airports were ...

There are also Black Hawk helicopters that can fly at night. "We have Cal Fire Fire Hawk, Black Hawk helicopters. 13 of the 16 have arrived. Five of the 16 will fly 24 hours a day," said Tyler.