Jumbo jet used to fight California wildfire

The Associated Press provided spectacular video of VLATs and helicopters in action over Southern California's Dam Fire yesterday afternoon.

Jumbo jet used to fight California wildfire

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Ask Joe: How much do those firefighting planes cost to operate?

An analysis of aerial firefighting costs revealed that airstrikes by Very Large Air Tankers cost $65,000 each, plus about $22,000 an hour in flight time, while drops by Heavy Air Tankers run about $12,000 each plus flight time.

Ask Joe: How much do those firefighting planes cost to operate?

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Cal Fire Tanker 96 Crashed at Rohnerville Airport; No One Injured

The blowout of the left tire was blamed for the crash of CAL FIRE S-2T Tanker 96 at the end of the Rohnerville Airport runway on Tuesday evening, but thankfully the pilot was not injured.

[UPDATE 6:57 p.m.] Cal Fire Tanker 96 Crashed at Rohnerville Airport; No One Injured

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Commentary: Bipartisan wildfire prevention fix deserves praise

A Congressman who represents Central Washington state discussed bipartisan legislation that will have a significant impact on the resiliency of forests, the reliability of the electrical grid, and the prevention of catastrophic wildfires.

Commentary: Bipartisan wildfire prevention fix deserves praise

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Fire Safe Council releases 2020 Wildfire Season Guide

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County announced the release of the Fire Safe Council’s Wildfire Season Guide, which is available either as a paper copy or as a downloadable PDF file.

Fire Safe Council releases 2020 Wildfire Season Guide

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Cal Fire’s OV-10A Bronco Air Attack 310 keeps fire agency on track

CAL FIRE OV-10A Bronco Air Attack 310 is profiled in an article which looks at the storied history of CAL FIRE's air attack fleet, from service with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps from 1968-1993, to their current use as spotters who coordinate wildfire efforts from above.

Cal Fire’s OV-10A Bronco Air Attack 310 keeps fire agency on track

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This is where the wildfire risk is highest this summer in Washington

A forecast of the wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest this summer breaks down the outlook for three areas: central Washington, eastern Washington, and North Idaho.

This is where the wildfire risk is highest this summer in Washington

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A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains sent along the latest update of his "Call to Action," which discusses changes to forest management which are needed to stave off worsening wildfires during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that 3,753 people have signed his petition and asking anyone who hasn't to sign to reach 5,000.

A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

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Wildland Fire Branch battles fire season despite COVID-19

A profile of the U.S. Air Force's Wildland Fire Branch, which was established in 2012 to deal with the threat of wildfires at 72 installations across the U.S., revealed that it conducts 140,000 acres of prescribed burns and responds to more than 100 wildfires annually.

Wildland Fire Branch battles fire season despite COVID-19

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Check Out This Crazy Cool Video of the 10 Tanker DC-10 Firefighter Doing a Drop.

A spectacular video shows a DC-10 VLAT in action near St. George, Utah, on July 14th, where a lead plane breaks through thick smoke followed by the DC-10, which drops a load of retardant to protect houses threatened by the flame front.

Check Out This Crazy Cool Video of the 10 Tanker DC-10 Firefighter Doing a Drop.

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California, Washington and British Columbia Unite to Protect Forests From Wildfires

Yale Climate Connection provided a radio segment in which the mutual aid wildfire-fighting agreement between British Columbia, Washington state, and California is discussed.

California, Washington and British Columbia Unite to Protect Forests From Wildfires

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Air Attack Issue #10

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Ned Dawson, Publisher of Air Attack Magazine, sent along issue #10, in which Wildfire NOTD subscriber Rob Mauracher, EVP of Sales and Marketing at Viking Air, Ltd., discussed their CL-415EAF and CL-515 aircraft. Anyone who wants to receive future issues of Air Attack Magazine directly can sign up on the VIP list.

Air Attack Issue #10

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Don’t fly drones near fire zones – unless you’re a firefighter

An MSNBC journalist joined Los Angeles Fire Department and others in warning hobby drone operators to keep their aircraft away from active fire scenes due to the danger they pose to firefighting aircraft.

Don’t fly drones near fire zones – unless you’re a firefighter

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Communities threatened by wildfires, 2000-2019

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Kelly Pohl, Policy Director for Headwaters Economics, shared a new website that shows communities across the U.S. threatened by wildfires from 2000-2019.

Communities threatened by wildfires, 2000-2019

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A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Michael Rains sent along the latest update of his "Call to Action," which discusses changes to forest management which are needed to stave off worsening wildfires, with an update for the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that 3,749 people have signed his petition and asking anyone who hasn't to sign to reach 5,000.

A CALL TO ACTION: Prevent Wildfire Destruction

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From baseball stars to forest fires: Southeast Fire Centre water bomber has an interesting past

The colorful history of a Lockheed Electra air-tanker contracted to the Southeast Fire Centre looks back over the lifetime of the aircraft, which can now be spotted in the skies above Castlegar, British Columbia.

From baseball stars to forest fires: Southeast Fire Centre water bomber has an interesting past

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Northwest Forest Threats Include Climate Change, Insects, Disease And Wildfire

In an Oregon Public Broadcasting segment, the threats faced by forests across the Pacific Northwest, including climate change, insect infestations, disease and wildfires, are examined.

Northwest Forest Threats Include Climate Change, Insects, Disease And Wildfire

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Severe weather expected in Plains as wildfires continue out West

A National Weather Service overview shows that gusty winds, coupled with dry, hot conditions, continue to fuel the spread of wildfires in several states, including the 5,400-acre Crews Fire in Santa Clara County, California, and the 18,000-acre Number Fire near Gardnerville, Nevada.

Severe weather expected in Plains as wildfires continue out West

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Aerial Firefighting Market Future Prospects 2025 | are Lockheed Martin, ShinMaywa Industries

Advance Market Analytics released a new study titled 'Global Aerial Firefighting Market,' which provides a complete assessment of the market, including future trends, current growth factors, opinions, facts, and industry-validated market data through 2025.

Aerial Firefighting Market Future Prospects 2025 | are Lockheed Martin, ShinMaywa Industries

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Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

With seven states from California to Wyoming under Red Flag warnings, nearly 50 wildfires, including Southern California's 1,100-acre Soledad Fire and the San Francisco Bay area's 1,000-acre Crews Fire, are burning.

Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

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Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

With seven states from California to Wyoming under Red Flag warnings, nearly 50 wildfires, including Southern California's 1,100-acre Soledad Fire and the San Francisco Bay area's 1,000-acre Crews Fire, are burning.

Severe storms and flash flooding in the East, gusty winds set to fuel wildfires in the West

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Bureau of Land Management officials move to reduce wildfires

The Bureau of Land Management has updated the 2020 prohibitions regarding the use of fire-causing materials on BLM lands throughout Oregon and Washington to include the prohibition of using metal targets, in addition to existing prohibitions against fireworks, exploding targets, and tracer or incendiary devices.

Bureau of Land Management officials move to reduce wildfires

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Risk of large wildfires elevated in parts of West

The National Interagency Fire Center provided an update on the projected wildfire season across the West, where an unusually wet June will delay the onset of more significant fire activity until mid- to late-July.

Risk of large wildfires elevated in parts of West

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As wildfires flare up across West, research highlights risk of ecological change

"Wildfire-driven forest conversion in Western North American landscapes," a new study that was published in the journal BioScience, reveals common themes that scientists have discovered, including increasing impacts of wildfires amid climate change from the borderlands of Mexico and Arizona to the boreal forests of Canada.

As wildfires flare up across West, research highlights risk of ecological change

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