A helicopter drops water on the Palisades fire in Los Angeles on January 11. The LA City Council passed measures on Tuesday to support residents affected by the wildfires. A helicopter drops water ...

We put fire hydrants every 600 feet all around cities,” said Mark Whaling. “But when it comes to the helicopters, we weren’t ...

Preliminary reports indicated the number of damaged or destroyed structures is “in the thousands,” Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin ... fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, are battling ...

According to reports, Los Angeles rescue helicopters have been grounded after mystery drones were seen flying near the devastating California wildfires and hit a second fire department aircraft.

The LA Fire Chief warned in the weeks before the ... were used to pay for FAA-mandated pilot training and helicopter coordination staffing for wildfire suppression, the memo said.

In May 2024, the city of Los Angeles adopted a Fiscal ... In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, burned homes are seen from above during the Palisades fire in Malibu, Los Angeles County ...

The Los Angeles City Council voted against reinstating Kristin Crowley as its fire chief on Tuesday after she was fired by Mayor Karen Bass in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

"We don't tell fire engines, 'Protect the city and go find ... that supercharged the Los Angeles infernos initially grounded firefighting aircraft. When multiple helicopters respond to large ...