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

This is the story of the Canadair CL-415, a Canadian-designed, Canadian-built amphibious water bomber pulling overtime over ...

LA County only has two Super Scoopers both on loan from Quebec. With one of them out of operation until Monday, it makes the firefight much harder.

A water-dropping "super scooper" was grounded Thursday night after it was struck and damaged by a drone. The aircraft landed safely and no crewmembers were injured. It's unclear when the aircraft ...

They can skim the surface of any nearby water body at speeds in the 160 kmph range, replenish water reserves and resume their firefight. How Does Super Scooper Work? Super Scooper has a wingspan ...

A water-dropping Super Scooper aircraft sent from Canada ... Flying a drone during a firefight is a federal offense and can land you in prison for up to a year. Violators could also be hit with ...

The “Super Scooper” plane was hit while flying over the Palisades Fire. It has been repaired.

The drone put a 3x6 hole in the aircraft, causing a 20- to 30-minute delay in the aerial firefight. "I'd just like to stress, that technique, using that super scooper aircraft, are our most ...

Devastating Santa Ana winds on Tuesday made the firefight difficult in the air ... over the fire while trying to fight the flames. The "Super Scooper" was grounded because of the damage from ...

Devastating Santa Ana winds on Tuesday made the firefight difficult in the air until Wednesday. On Thursday, the FAA reported that an aircraft struck a drone over the fire while trying to fight the ...

A water-dropping Super Scooper aircraft sent from Canada ... Flying a drone during a firefight is a federal offense and can land you in prison for up to a year. Violators could also be hit with ...