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5 types of military aircraft that California uses to fight fires
The state of California encompasses a large area of approximately 100 million acres. Within the state’s borders, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, better known as CAL ...
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.
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 ...
Orange County Register20d
Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
Cal Fire had more than 60 aircraft within its firefighting fleet in the effort to combat fires throughout Los Angeles. Cal Fire’s fleet of fixed and rotary-wing aircraft make it the largest ...
Mercury News20d
Crashes and Disasters
Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA Cal Fire had more than 60 aircraft within its firefighting fleet in the effort to combat fires throughout Los Angeles. Cal Fire’s ...
East Bay Times20d
Here’s what it’s like to manage Cal Fire’s aircraft during a massive wildfire
(Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG) Mathews: California to Uncle Sam — shut up and do your job Cal Fire had more than 60 aircraft within its firefighting fleet in the effort to ...