High winds ground air tanker during peak of Kansas wildfires

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - High wind speeds and extreme weather conditions prevented aerial firefighting crews from assisting ...
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Air tankers deploy from Abilene to assist wildfire crews

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – As first responders battle wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, air tanker crews are flying out of Abilene Regional Airport to assist in containment efforts. With more than 9 ...
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Air Tankers from Abilene help contain 9,000-Acre wildfire in Texas Panhandle

Air tankers from Abilene bolster efforts to contain wildfires in Texas Panhandle as 9,000 acres burn. Crews swiftly refuel ...
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Air tanker prepares for wildfire mission in Oregon

A single engine air tanker (SEAT) prepares for flight at the Lake County Airport in Lakeview, Oregon. (Courtesy video by Marc J. Sanchez/NIFC) This work, Single engine air tanker readies for wildland ...
Times of San Diego

Air tankers, fire crews make progress on brush fire near border

A haze of smoke from Border Fire 18 covers the landscape on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of CalFire San Diego via Alert California) A brush fire burned dozens of acres Saturday south of Dulzura in the ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Cal Fire's Ramona Air Attack Base being upgraded for more efficient firefighting

Construction has been underway at the Ramona Air Attack Base since August. The project will reconstruct the aging tarmac and support the incoming C-130H aircraft. Cal Fire San Diego Capt. Robert ...