Aircraft made hundreds of trips to a local reservoir, filling tanks to fight the Sandy Fire. Here's who pays for the water.

GREER, AZ — Aerial firefighting crews play a crucial role in battling wildfires, using specialized aircraft and tactical approaches that vary based on fire conditions and terrain. At the scene of the ...

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Seven Cabins Fire, burning in Southern New Mexico, is now at 43 percent containment, fire officials said Sunday, May 24. Fire officials report “substantial progress” in the ...

As Europe and North America get an early taste of wildfire season 2026, the annual south to north migration of aerial firefighting resources is well underway amid European industry calls for more ...

At approximately 9:04 a.m. on May 22, 2026, the Decatur Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of North Jasper Street.

Devastating wildfires – including the infernos that recently ravaged Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California – only serve to highlight the critical role of aerial firefighting. Kate Broug, ...

In this video, witness aerial firefighting operations in an Antonov An-32P "Fire Killer" over Dalaman, Turkey. The aircraft, ...

Fire crews from across the region put out a house fire in Monson on Tuesday, resulting in two injured adults and two injured ...

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – A newly upgraded Santa Maria Tanker Base is now able to provide an even greater response during times of emergencies. The tanker base is operated by the U.S. Forest ...