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 ...

We show here the types of aircraft available, from specially converted passenger jets to aircraft that can scoop water from a lake, and their specific roles. Cal Fire has its own fleet of aircraft ...

Fire lines can contain or slow a wildfire. California, Nevada and Wyoming National Guard units are sending aircraft and 1,850 personnel to help California firefighting forces, the U.S. Air Force ...

Equipped with airborne fire-fighting systems, C-130 Super Hercules planes are flying missions over the wildfires in Southern California that started earlier this month. California Air National Guard ...

OTAY MESA, Calif. (KGTV) — Throughout the morning Friday, Cal Fire has sent aircraft to aid in the fight against the Border 2 Fire. Many have repeatedly dipped into Otay Lake, preparing to drop ...