What Are Firefighting Helicopters, And How Do They Pick Up Water?
The Forest Service in California employs a litany of helicopters built for firefighting, dumping thousands of water on raging ...
Pink Fire Retardant, a Dramatic Wildfire Weapon, Poses Its Own Dangers
It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful ...
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Guyana enhances capacity to combat forest fires
In 2024, it was reported that the Fire Service had responded to 1,285 forest fires between January and April. At the time, ...
Canadians join the fight against Los Angeles-area wildfires
Political leaders say provincial resources and military personnel are ready to join the Los Angeles wildfire battle as some ...
L.A. Wildfire Photos: Widespread Destruction in Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena & Beyond
As the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) battles to contain the raging wildfires that have devastated neighborhoods across ...
Here's what really caused L.A. fire hydrants to run out of water
As unprecedented wildfires raged through Los Angeles, some firefighters suddenly lost access to water. City officials called ...