In January, California faced devastating wildfires that burned over 57,000 acres, destroyed more than 16,000 structures, and killed at least 30 people. The California Department of Forestry and Fire ...
EL CAJON, Calif. — As peak fire season escalates across San Diego County, emergency crews are taking their firefighting mission to new heights. On Tuesday, CAL FIRE brought together its aerial ...
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US firm’s drones with 1,000 lbs of suppression power bring faster fire response
Designed to operate independently or in coordinated swarms, groups of four to six drones can deliver 500 to 1,000 pounds (227 to 454 kilograms) of suppression power per mission—without needing ...
Cal Fire is adding to its aerial firefighting fleet, with two more Firehawk helicopters, Gov. Gavin Newsom and agency officials announced Thursday. The two additional Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk ...
They are more than 65 feet long, with a wingspan of roughly 93 feet; inside, only a pilot and co-pilot sit. The power and purpose of these planes come from their tanks, which hold 1,600 gallons of ...
As of 2:00 p.m. Monday, Hawaii National Guard crews have made a combined 13 drops totaling 6.7-thousand gallons of water.
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