Their operation can be observed in California, where over 30 helicopters and planes of various types have ... of up to 3,200 gallons of water or fire retardant in seconds, effectively suppressing ...

Cal Fire is preparing for a challenging wildfire season in Northern California, deploying resources including a second ...

The plane suffered wing damage and was subsequently ... according to the latest figures from Cal Fire. Containment is estimated at 8%. More than 3,000 people are taking part in firefighting ...

Sacramento Fire said the plane's landing was safe. It is unclear how many people were on the plane or where it was flying from. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app ...

She asks, “Why are they not utilizing the big DC-10 aircraft retardant fire and water aircraft from California to put out these massive fires? Why are they not asking for help from their ...

Cal Fire has released fire hazard severity zone maps for Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. The fire hazard severity zone maps are like ...

LOS ANGELES -- Severe fire hazard zones blanket parts of California on new state maps published Monday, as fire officials rush to keep up with the impacts of climate change on the Golden State.

Personnel work a hot spot Sunday, March 30, 2025, on the Silver Fire, which has burned roughly 1,250 acres near Bishop and was 0% contained on Monday. Cal Fire BDU A wind-stoked wildfire that ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has released updated statewide fire hazard maps for the first time in 14 years, ranking fire likelihood in certain areas from moderate ...

A third will be ready by September, according to Cal Fire officials. Cities on the short list to get one include Chico, Ramona (San Diego County) and Paso Robles. Two planes will be held in reserve.