NBC Los Angeles on MSN13d
High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
Aerial support during the California wildfires has been grounded at times by high winds. Here's what the aircrafts do and why ...
Water tanks in the sky: Firefighting planes help ground crews combat California wildfires
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.
Newsweek on MSN13d
Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying ...
CBC.ca13d
Quebec plane damaged by drone while fighting L.A. fires to fly again Tuesday
Firefighters in Los Angeles County said the two Quebec water bombers currently assigned to the area are vital because they are the only aircraft that can use ocean water to douse the flames.
The Courier-Mail6d
Water bombers assist with ‘inaccessible’ Mount Isa fires
Followed categories will be added to My News. A Queensland Fire Department (QFD) spokesperson said two ‘Fire Boss’ water bomber aircraft were flown up to Mount Isa from Toowoomba on Thursday ...
Victorville Daily Press12d
Water tanks in the sky: How firefighting planes help ground crews combat LA wildfires
Specialized aircraft are dropping massive amounts of water and colorful fire retardant to aid thousands of firefighters on the ground – and some fly breathtakingly low to do it. The water and ...