LA's Wildfires Would've Been Much Worse If It Weren't For These Aircraft
The Los Angeles fires first started on January 7, 2025, as a result of strong winds. According to NBC, the first area to be ...
Boeing Donates $1 Million To Support Los Angeles' Deadly Wildfire Recovery
Boeing has pledged $1 million in donations to support relief and recovery operations in the Los Angeles region in response to the devastating wildfires that are sweeping across Southern California.
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6 Waterbombers Used To Fight The LA Fires
These planes are highly capable, as it can carry plenty of passengers and cargo.The 747 SuperTanker remains the largest airtanker in the world. However, it retired in 2021, when it was sold to ...
How California fights fires from the skies
Cal Fire has its own fleet of aircraft operating from 14 airfields and 11 helicopter bases across the state that can reach most fires within about 20 minutes.
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Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Smaller tankers can drop to about 150 feet when releasing retardant. Large tankers like DC-10s and the 747 SuperTanker give notification far in advance of reaching the zone. Large tankers have a ...
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Crashes and Disasters
Smaller tankers can drop to about 150 feet when releasing retardant. Large tankers like DC-10s and the 747 SuperTanker give notification far in advance of reaching the zone. Large tankers have a ...