Super Scooper planes that fight wildfires are ‘rugged, reliable' — and rare
One reason last week’s collision between a firefighting plane and a drone caused such a stir was because Los Angeles doesn’t ...
Victorville Daily Press1d
Water tanks in the sky: How firefighting planes help ground crews combat LA wildfires
Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, here's a look at the fast-moving specialized aircraft helping contain the ...
Scientific American1d
What Makes Urban Wildfire Smoke So Toxic
Firefighters in southern California are battling the Palisades and Eaton Fires, which have killed at least 25 people, burning ...
NBC Los Angeles1d
How wildfire containment works: What it means to contain the LA fires
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the ...
How To Protect Skin During Wildfire Season, According To Experts
The L.A. fires burned more than 40,000 acres, leaving residents displaced, while being subjected to poor air quality. Fires ...
What is it the red fire retardant dropped by planes to fight LA fires?
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...
natural2d
Media reaction: The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and the role of climate change
The wildfires come at a fraught political moment for the US. Biden, who has championed climate action during his presidency, will soon be replaced by Donald Trump, a climate sceptic who has vowed to ...
CNET5d
How to Monitor Air Quality and Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
If the air quality in your area is compromised, there are several things you can do to protect yourself. Special attention ...
WYSO5d
What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling ...