A state-of-the-art firefighting aircraft is being called a 'game-changer' by state officials.
"This is really a surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft," said Mark Ghilarducci, the director of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
With wildfire season nearly upon us, California is expanding our tools used to fight and detect new fires and provide mapping for firefighters. The FIRIS airplane has high-tech equipment onboard that gives fire managers real-time information to dispatch crews and equipment.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
More New Mexico Residents Warned They May Need to Flee FireFirefighters in New Mexico’s Rocky Mountain foothills are preparing to excavate new firebreaks and clear brush that can serve as tinder to create more defensive lines. They’re trying to prevent a massive wildfire from destroying more homes and pine forests. The fire that is largest in the U.S. has burned close to 300 structures, including homes, commercial buildings and barns. It jumped a highway late Sunday. That allowed it to take hold in rugged areas difficult for firefighters to reach. That prompted a warning for more residents of rural villages to be prepared to flee quickly. Another New Mexico wildfire in the mountains near a key nuclear research facility prompted preparations for evacuations.
Les mer »
North Metro Fire Rescue Wildland Crews Assist With Massive Wildfire Burning In New MexicoFire crews from North Metro Fire Rescue are helping battle the massive wildfire burning in New Mexico.
Les mer »
Selma Mayor Names New Interim Fire Chief Who Is Under Indictment - Alabama NewsSelma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. has named a new interim fire chief. His choice is facing an indictment on a charge that he left the scene of a wreck that ended with a man's death. alnews selma alabamanewsnetwork
Les mer »
Inflatable Air Dancers Get Happy in New Arcade Fire VideoFresh off the Saturday Night Live stage, Arcade Fire have released a new video for the song 'Unconditional I (Lookout Kid).'
Les mer »
New bill would expand abortion access for New Yorkers, out-of-state seekersThe “Reproductive Freedom and Equity Program” would provide funding for “abortion providers and nonprofit organizations to help increase access to care.”
Les mer »