Firefighters battle to protect NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mt. Wilson
Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the ...
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Driver fleeing LA wildfire sings Tesla's praises after little-known feature helps evacuation: 'Literally saving my life'
One Tesla owner credited the advanced air filtration system for their safe evacuation during the dangerous Palisades Fire in ...
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What would it take to make U.S. cities fireproof?
Devastation in LA and elsewhere has taught us what can help prevent catastrophes — more firefighters, improved water systems ...
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Air tankers fight Los Angeles fires from frantic skies
In the skies above Los Angeles, air tankers and helicopters silhouetted by the setting California sun dart in and out of giant wildfire plumes, dropping much-needed flame retardant and precious ...
How Authorities Define Fire ‘Containment’ and ‘Control’
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWGC) defines wildfire containment as “the status of a wildfire suppression action ...
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Jimmy Carter, fire and the modern federal service
Jimmy Carter had a rocky presidency. Even his campaign sparked controversy. But he did sign into law a bill updating federal ...
A Blistering Inferno. A Whirling Tornado. A Shocking Crash.
Aerial firefighters have always been a critical line of defense against raging wildfires. But increasingly extreme blazes and ...
California firefighters are using new tech like AI-powered sensors alongside legacy machinery to detect and battle flames
Firefighters in California are using technologies ranging from AI-powered sensors to kerosene-powered aircraft to beat back ...