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Navy helicopters will be sent to help fight California fires, US officials say
A MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter shown in 2014 assisting in aerial firefighting at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Ten Navy helicopters are now being deployed to help fight wildfires in California, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (U.S. Navy)
Colorado firefighters, firefighting aircraft will help fight California fires
Firefighters from Castle Rock and a firefighting aircraft from Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control are now on their way to California to help fight those devastating wildfires there.
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control send aircraft to assist firefighters in California
As wildfires continue to rip through southern California, forcing thousands from their homes, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control is lending a hand.
Colorado sending help to California firefighters for wildfires
Colorado says firefighters left today to help California. They are bringing somewhere between 40 to 50 fire engines and one multi-mission aircrafts.
Colorado sending aid to California for Los Angeles wildfires
Colorado is sending resources to help California crews fighting multiple wildfires burning near Los Angeles, state officials said Wednesday. California requested one of Colorado’s two multi-mission aircraft to assist with firefighting and the plane is taking off from the Centennial Airport today,
Navy helicopters from San Diego air station will help fight SoCal fires
Navy helicopters from Naval Airstation North Island will join other fire-fighting helicopters in the skies over Southern California, officials at the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The ...
Cal Fire captain describes conditions fighting Palisades Fire from the sky
C-130 Airtanker Captain Dave Kelly has led his crew on eight drops over the Palisades fire in the last two days—totaling ...
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Mocked-up oilrig to train helicopter fire-fighting
Offshore workers are to be taught how to tackle helicopter fires aboard a mocked-up oil rig. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service's (CDDFRS) said the helicopter simulator and ...
Why water supply is a critical need when battling California's urban wildfires
In the Los Angeles area fires, firefighters used water faster than it could be pushed through the system, creating water ...
Canadians join the fight against Los Angeles-area wildfires
Firefighting aircraft provided by the Quebec government and a B.C.-based company are helping to battle the massive wildfires ...
Los Angeles fires leave firefighters and water supply overwhelmed
"There are not enough firefighters in all of LA County to address four separate fires of this magnitude," LA County Fire Chief said.