Unique Aircraft Spots Forest Fires 60km Away
The Federal Agency for Air Forest Protection has started testing the Twin P2006 MMA multi-mission fixed-wing aircraft, which can spot forest fires from a distance. Professional smokejumpers, or wild-land firefighters, will be able to get to forest fires faster. full story
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South Dakota delegation urges use of aircraft to fight fires in Black Hills
PIERRE | The members of South Dakota's congressional delegation are urging the U.S. Forest Service to consider using a soon-to-be retired Air Force aircraft to fight wildland fires in the Blac…
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Aging aircraft help battle wildfires, for now
Aging aircraft help battle wildfires, for now by Bianca Preto Digital First Media Published Apr 15, 2013 09:56AM MDT The U.S. Forest Service has eight aging aircraft in its fleet to fight wildland fires this summer, but needs 10 to 20 more in order to fight fires adequately. A contract for next-generation airplanes has not been awarded. Firefighting pilot Chris Holm talks...
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All 9 forest fires in Quebec caused by human activity
With nine forest fires currently burning across Quebec, the province's Ministry of Natural Resources has banned open fires for the time being.
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Multiple brush fires break out near Rosman
Firefighters are battling two brush fires near Rosman that are merging together and cover 15 to 20 acres, Rob Townley, N.C. Forest Service public information officer, said at 2 p.m. today. The Forest Service was initially called out at about 11 a.m. to U.S. Highway 64, where the fires threatened two homes. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire and save the...
blueridgenow.com (24 days ago)
Forest Service may let more fires burn
After coming in $400 million over budget following last year's busy fire season, the Forest Service is altering its approach and may let more fires burn instead of attacking every one.
azstarnet.com (2 months and 14 days ago)
Forest Service may let more fires burn
After coming in $400 million over budget following last year's busy fire season, the Forest Service is altering its approach and may let more fires burn instead of attacking every one.
pjstar.com (2 months and 14 days ago)
Forest Service may let more fires burn
After coming in $400 million over budget following last year's busy fire season, the Forest Service is altering its approach and may let more fires burn instead of attacking every one.
mercurynews.com (2 months and 14 days ago)
U.S. Forest Service may let more fires burn
After coming in $400 million US over budget following last year's busy fire season, the U.S. Forest Service is altering its approach and may let more fires burn instead of attacking every one.
cbc.ca (2 months and 15 days ago)
Forest Service may let more fires burn
After coming in $400 million over budget following last year's busy fire season, the Forest Service is altering its approach and may let more fires burn instead of attacking every one.
foxnews.com (2 months and 15 days ago)
Forest Service may let more fires burn
After coming in $400 million over budget following last year's busy fire season, the Forest Service is altering its approach and may let more fires burn instead of attacking every one.
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