*The idea of using ocean water to combat wildfires has gained momentum in recent years, particularly in wildfire-prone regions like Los Angeles, where fierce blazes can engulf vast areas in mere hours ...

European aerospace giant Airbus announced last week the completion of a networking trial for forest firefighting vehicles.

Wildfires can start anywhere, anytime, but usually happen during the hotter, drier months. What makes them dangerous is how fast flames travel — up to 14 miles an hour. That's why wildfires can cover ...

Fighting the deadly wildfires in Southern California requires a coordinated team effort – from tactical crews attacking hazardous hot spots on the ground to planes and helicopters providing fire ...

Firefighting aircraft are currently descending on Los Angeles to tackle some of the worst forest fires the city has ever seen. The aerial firefighters are scooping water out the ocean to tackle the ...

Firefighting in South Africa needs innovative solutions in areas where the water supply is compromised, says ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. Image credit: Ashim D’Silva on Unsplash The country faces ...

Air Force firefighters are transitioning to a new PFAS-free foam to combat fuel fires, eliminating what had been a key source of chemical contamination in water systems near military installations.

BATAVIA — City residents may experience water issues as firefighting efforts continue at the Baskin Livestock facility on Howard Street. The intensive firefighting effort is using significant amounts ...

Aircraft are one of the most important tools for fighting wildfires, and across the various agencies and private companies that use firefighting aircraft, you'll find an entire arsenal of airborne ...