Aerial Fire News

Production of Greece’s New Firefighting Planes Begins

The production of new firefighting planes that will equip Greece’s fleet as part of the EU’s rescEU scheme has begun. This production will be part...

Constitution Fire at Estimated 25% Containment, Flat Rock at 35%, CCFD Says in Update

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A press release sent out by the Campbell County Fire Department contains new information on the fires burning outside Gillette. The Constitution...

Wildfires in Brazil Leave at Least 2 Dead in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo: Wildfires in Brazil's southern Sao Paulo state have killed at least two people, officials said Saturday. At least 36 cities have been put...

Fire West of Crow Peak Starts

SPEARFISH — A fire began Saturday afternoon west of Crow Peak. The Mill Fire was reported at 4:16 p.m. It is located between Beaver Creek...

Cal Fire Expands Night Aerial Firefighting Capability

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Cal Fire reported that it continues to see success on initial attack and major wildland fires with its fleet of Cal...

Orange County Fire Authority Launches Two New Fire Hawks

In a demonstration held for media and local government officials, the Orange County Fire Authority officially launched the availability of their two new S-70...

Supporting the Firefighting Efforts in Greece

On Tuesday the 13th, Italy deployed two Avincis operated firefighting aircraft to support Greece in its battle against the devastating wildfires raging across the...

EU Deploys Assistance to Combat Wildfires in Greece and Albania

The Commission is mobilizing emergency support to Greece and Albania, both of which have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism in response to severe...

RescEU Firefighting Airplanes Production Launched

The production of 12 amphibious firefighting planes to make up the permanent rescEU fleet has been launched following agreements signed by a number of EU Member...

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