Aerial Fire News

Crews make progress containing western Colorado wildfires

A wildfire that burned 51 acres in the Bookcliffs north of Palisade was fully contained over the past weekend. Nate White, assistant center manager at...

Additional MAFFS-equipped aircraft mobilized to assist with wildfires

The USDA Forest Service has activated an additional military C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems (MAFFS) to join two others battling western...

New wildfire near Dixie burns more than 1,000 acres despite aggressive initial attack

KAMIAH, Idaho — Lots of firefighting resources are actively working to suppress the Dixie Fire, burning about 40 miles southeast of Grangeville and 15...

Vancouver Island company inks contract with B.C. to help fight wildfires

PORT ALBERNI -- They're known internationally as a leader in aerial firefighting efforts. Now, after seven years of not being able to fight locally,...

State Fire Agency Brings On Large Air Tanker to Support Colorado Wildfires

The State of Colorado announced that it has selected Neptune Aviation for an exclusive use contract for a large firefighting air tanker. “Neptune Aviation...

Air Tankers Fight Cyprus’s Most Destructive Fire in History

Four people have been killed as fire raged on for a second day in Cyprus. The blaze is believed to be the worst on...

Fighting fire with tech in San Mateo County

Bay Area innovators and experts in wildfire resilience spoke with state Sen. Josh Becker in an online town hall “Fight Fire with Tech” June...

Winds push Dixie Creek blaze away from Prairie City as crews contain fire by 50%

The Dixie Creek fire that prompted Prairie City to cancel its fireworks celebration is not a threat to structures as winds are currently blowing...

Air tankers drop retardant between community, Canim Lake wildfire

Air tankers are dropping a retardant line between the Canim Lake wildfire in British Columbia and homes in the area. BC Wildfire Service information officer...

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