I'm a third-generation firefighter — and I'm helping to battle the LA fires from the air in a DC-10 fire bomber. Here's how we do it.

Explore the turbulent history of the DC-10, an aircraft that began as a symbol of modern air travel but quickly gained a reputation for danger after a series of tragic incidents. From its innovative ...

Captain RK Smithley flies McDonnell Douglas DC-10 fire bombers for New Mexico-based 10Tanker. Smithley dropped red fire retardant over the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. Mountainous terrain ...

An Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines passenger jet killing three soldiers, 60 passengers and four ...

The DC-10 is one of dozens of aircraft assisting in fighting the California wildfires near Los Angeles. His words have been edited for length and clarity. I'm a third-generation ground firefighter ...

Additional remains have been recovered from the icy Potomac River as recovery efforts continue following the deadly crash ...