But their chariot in the sky, a winged ambassador for the hero first responders in California, goes by a remarkably goofy nickname, the Super Scooper. This is the story of the Canadair CL-415 ...

The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the ...

It's burned over 14,000 acres and is at 91% containment. Super scooper damaged by drone ready to be back in the air The super scooper firefighting plane that was damaged by a drone last week has ...

On January 22, 2025, a C-130J Super Hercules, equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS), flew over the Hughes Fire in Castaic, California. The California Air National Guard deployed ...

CalFire San Diego confirmed that they were assisting the City of Poway, which is 34 miles from San Diego, with a vegetation fire near Pomerado Road and Ted Williams Parkway that broke out around 1 ...

The FBI is searching for the operator of a drone that struck a plane that was serving a crucial role fighting the Palisades ...

You’re either part of the solution, or you’re part of the problem, it’s often said. The phrase was coined by Eldridge Cleaver in 1968, campaigning as presidential candidate for the Peace and ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- At least 28 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been ...

Editor's note: This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Tuesday, Jan. 21. For the latest updates on the LA and San Diego fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Jan. 22.

"These were reductions to one-time augmentations, not reductions to CalFire's [California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection] ongoing base programs and funding," Rachel Ehlers, analyst for ...

The Palisades Fire is the most destructive to ever occur in Los Angeles County, according to CalFire data. As of Monday, it is 59% contained and burned 23,713 acres, according to Cal Fire.