Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.

The Canadian-made amphibious water bombers can quickly scoop up large amounts of water and drop them directly above the flames. Super Scoopers can carry far heavier loads than helicopters equipped ...

Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.

Specifically designed for dousing forest fires, the CL-415 aircraft can scoop water, mix it with foam if needed and then spray it on the blaze. NEW: FBI has launched an investigation to find the ...

Nearly a month after the devastating Palisades fire, most homeowners still don't have water or power at their ... families have been notified. “The aircraft XA-UCI, Learjet 55, crashed after ...

The defendant has agreed to pay more than $65,000 in restitution and faces up to a year in federal prison, prosecutors said.

The Canadian-made amphibious water bombers can quickly scoop up large amounts of water and drop them directly above the flames. Super Scoopers can carry far heavier loads than helicopters equipped ...