Nine wildfires are currently burning across Southern California as of Friday morning, five of which ignited yesterday.

The very large air tankers typically take center stage during the day. But once the sun goes down, they're grounded, and the ...

The Red Cross has set up a temporary evacuation shelter at Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway in El Cajon.

Tanker 47 rears up as helicopter pilot Darren Davies settles it to hover over the Encino Reservoir, a half-mile-wide ...

Helicopters play a critical role in CAL FIRE’s operations, and the future of the fleet is the Sikorsky S-70i Firehawk (or as ...

Border 2 Fire initially started 1:58 p.m. Jan. 23 in San Diego County. After being active for three days, it has burned 6,625 ...

A California National Guard pilot describes how flyers perform a firefighting mission in the battle against Los Angeles’ ...

Carrying massive loads of water or fire retardant, fast-moving specialized aircraft help contain the spread of wildfires.

Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 acres after being active for ...

Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.

It was first reported just after 11 p.m. near northbound lanes of the freeway in Sherman Oaks, according to the Los Angeles ...

President Donald Trump is criticizing California water policy as he prepares to tour wildfire damage in Los Angeles.