An uncommon windstorm grounding a fleet of helicopters as they tried to extinguish flames to protect homes. The decision, Child said, was “super difficult…probably one of the harder things I ...

County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into wildfire preparedness across agencies ...

Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.

one of many helicopters they use to make water drops with pinpoint precision on flames in gusty Santa Ana winds during the wildfires. Photographed Tuesday in Van Nuys. (Photo by Gene Blevins ...