Cal Fire officials are urging the public to keep drones away from active wildfires after a near-collision between a drone and ...

Cal Fire officials are urging the public to keep drones away from active wildfires after a near-collision between a drone and ...

As the Green Fire continues to blaze northeast of Shasta Lake, firefighting officials are urging residents to be cautious to ...

The Chinooks join a fleet of 10 Firehawk S-70i helicopters scattered around the state. Firehawks are also capable of flying at night and can carry 1,000 gallons of water. However, the closest Firehawk ...

A resolution to honor three fallen CAL FIRE heros has been signed into law. ACR 37 designates a portion of I-10 in Riverside County as the Assistant Chief John Bischof, Captain Tim Rodriguez, and ...

Three people suffered moderate injuries Saturday after a Cal Fire helicopter crashed into a residential area in Banning, Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Department confirmed to CBSLA. No houses ...

A hiker suffered an ankle injury on the Lewis Creek Trail, prompting a major rescue operation involving several emergency ...

The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can hold 2,300 gallons of water at a time and takes only 40 seconds to fully refill its tank, making it a major advantage in fighting Central Coast fires.

Madre Fire initially started 1:07 p.m. July 2 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Since its discovery nine days ago, it ...

Cal Fire is urging drone operators to stay grounded during wildfires after a drone came dangerously close to a firefighting helicopter during the Steele Fire on Wednesday.

At Cal Fire’s Rohnerville Air Attack Base on June 16, Humboldt Del Norte Unit Chief Kurt McCray said, “We’re here today to introduce our new generation helicopter named the Fire Hawk. The ...

Cal Fire crews used a helicopter to help rescue a hiker in need of medical attention on Saturday in Solano County.