California will finally get additional airtankers
It is by now some five years ago that the US Congress told the US Air Force to convert seven surplus US Coast Guard C-130 aircraft into firefighting tankers for…
Chico California Regional Airport takes leading role in air attack operations against wildfires
by Hannah Gutierrez CHICO, Calif. — Chico Regional Airport has collaborated with Cal Fire to serve as an air tanker base in servicing aerial firefighting. This makes Chico one of…
Australian air tanker on loan in Sacramento to assist with California wildfires
By: TONY LOPEZ California is spending millions to help bring more firefighting aircraft to the state this summer. It’s an effort to get more retardant on fires in the first…
Aerial fire retardant drops are attacked as ineffective and environmentally harmful
BY ALEX WIGGLESWORTH STAFF WRITER LA TIMES For most Californians, the sight of aircraft spewing neon pink liquid over flaming trees and brush has become a hallmark of aggressive wildfire…