Retrofitted C-130 cargo plane can fly farther, faster and carry more fire retardant than other Cal Fire aircraft ...

In California, the battle against destructive wildfires continues. Amphibious aircraft, helicopters, and specialized planes are assisting by dropping water and flame retardants on burning areas.

A utility company spokesperson confirmed that crews began working on Monday to remove two towers and two lines using ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the readiness of California's second C-130 Hercules airtanker for firefighting operations ahead ...

It uses Rockwell OV-10 planes "as the primary command and control platform on wildland incidents," according to Cal Fire’s "Firefighting Aircraft Recognition Guide." CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES ...

The California Forestry Association released the following statement regarding the addition of the C-130 Hercules to its ...

“These powerful planes will enable California to respond to wildfires more quickly and effectively,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, who championed the legislative push to transfer the aircraft.

California boosts its wildfire-fighting efforts with a second C-130 Hercules airtanker, enhancing the state's aerial ...

A man appeared to fire his gun at an LAPD helicopter, according to police. Officers fatally shot him during the incident ...

The California Forestry Association (Calforests) released the following statement regarding the addition of the C-130 ...

The U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and other federal and state fire response agencies will be conducting ...

a C130H aircraft. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Cal Fire, California’s lead state firefighting agency, on Thursday April 24, 2025 unveiled a new C-130 tanker plane, shown here in April at ...