Cal Fire uses augmented reality to train for emergencies
SACRAMENTO -- Stepping into a virtual world to stay safe in the real one, Cal Fire is using augmented reality technology to train flight crews for life-or-death emergencies. The new helicopter and ...
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Aerial attack critical in fires
When the wildfires broke out on Jan. 7 across Los Angeles County, the unprecedented force of the Santa Ana winds delayed the aerial firefighting response. Although winds reached 100 mph at their peak, ...
L.A. fire updates: Fire victims seek answers about rebuilding, cleanup timeline
As the cleanup phase of recovery begins after the devastating fires in L.A. County, displaced residents grapple with new ...
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds have fueled multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
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Ride along as Cal Fire monitors Los Angeles wildfire from the sky
NBC News' Ellison Barber gets a firsthand look at the coordinated effort to battle the Los Angeles wildfires from the sky with Cal Fire.Jan. 15, 2025 ...
Russian Drone Attacks Injure Eight, Damage Residences, Ukraine Officials Say
KYIV (Reuters) - An overnight Russian air attack set a private business on fire in Kharkiv, the mayor of the city in northeastern Ukraine that has been under intermittent Russian fire since the start ...
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‘We were choking on the smoke’: Witness shares scene as he evacuated from Eaton Fire
Connor Benavides lives near the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, and describes the moment he evacuated ahead of the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres. KNBC reports.Jan. 8 ...
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
Rain falling on Southern California is expected to aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy ...
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Incoming rain brings mudslides threat to burn zones
The incoming rain this weekend brings mudslide threat to areas previously affected by the wildfires, as crews race to contain ...
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be ...
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Aerial firefighting companies' new challenge: Keeping up with demand
Aerial firefighting companies supplement federal and state firefighting fleets, and their services are in high demand.
'Nerve-racking': Inside the aerial battle to tame Los Angeles fires
Helicopter pilot Tim Thomas has fought dozens of wildfires all over the world, but nothing prepared him for the scale and the ...