As CarScoops points out, using a water bomber to put out a vehicle fire is ... to the scene in time to contain the blaze. Hence the airplane. The accident, involving a grader and semi truck ...
Part of that agreement is a leasing deal for Australian firefighting organisations to be able to access water-bombing aircraft typically stationed in California. Days before one of the largest ...
Firefighters in Los Angeles County said the two Quebec water bombers currently assigned to the area are vital because they are the only aircraft that can use ocean water to douse the flames.
Crews may soon receive reprieve as water-dropping aircraft have been able to return to the skies. Three major fires — the Eaton Fire, the Palisades Fire, and the Hurst Fire — continue to burn from the ...