LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
FBI searching for drone operator that grounded aircraft battling Pacific Palisades fire
The FBI said it is seeking info about the collision of an unauthorized drone with a firefighting aircraft flying over the ...
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Is It Safe to Travel to LA Now? How the Fires Are Impacting Flights, Air Quality, and More
Wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Wednesday January 15, 2025, as firefighters worked to contain portions ...
California Wildfire Updates: Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides After Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment
The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes ...
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Firefighters battle to maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles
The blaze was first reported just after 11 p.m. Wednesday, but the Los Angeles Fire Department announced early Thursday that forward progress had been stopped at about 40 acres and the evacuation ...
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Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
The Palisades Fire ... FBI's Los Angeles field office, said in a statement to CBS News on Sunday that the drone violated temporary flight restrictions enacted by the Federal Aviation ...
Officials refute claims that Biden visit halted firefighting planes
US President Joe Biden traveled to Los Angeles on January 6, 2025, as devastating fires raged around America's second-largest ...
Firefighting plane grounded after drone strike will be back in the air soon, officials said
A Canadian firefighting plane that was grounded after it struck a drone has been repaired and may be back in the skies on ...
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FBI searching for drone operator that grounded aircraft battling Pacific Palisades fire
USA TODAY on Monday reached out to the FBI Los Angeles Field Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for comment ... to tackle the Palisades Fire. The FAA said it has enacted several ...