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Researchers stunned after discovering breakthrough firefighting tool delivers unexpected results: 'We were blown away'

The costly effects of wildfires are unfortunately readily apparent in the devastation left behind, but there's another type ...
The Monterey County Herald

Cal Fire adds huge new firefighting plane as summer fire season approaches

With summer wildfire season just around the corner, California’s fire officials on Thursday unveiled a powerful new tool to help reduce the risk of major fires racing out of control. At a news ...
NBC DFW

North Texas fire department turns to GoFundMe for new fire engine, other critical supplies

In Tool, a town in Henderson County, the fire department has one very big Christmas wish. They say their trucks and equipment are dangerously outdated and they need more than $1 million in new tools ...
Los Angeles Times

Will personal firefighting devices help or hurt in future wildfires?

Unlike similar tech, the system doesn’t rely on utility water and power, which are often strained during fires. There are little data on whether the tech is effective, but some experts say it’s needed ...
KHON2

Maui Fire Department blesses newest wildland firefighting tool

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Maui Fire Department’s newest wildland firefighting tool was blessed on Thursday, May 8. MFD personnel, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, Daniel R. Sayre Memorial Fund representatives and ...
KTVZ

Drones have become an increasingly useful tool to help fight blazes like the Alder Springs Fire

CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Firefighters have a relatively new and increasingly useful tool - drones - to use in various ways to help fight wildfires like the Alder Springs Fire. On Thursday, ...
East Bay Times

Cal Fire adds huge new fire fighting tool as summer fire season approaches

With summer wildfire season just around the corner, California’s fire officials on Thursday unveiled a powerful new tool to help reduce the risk of major fires racing out of control. At a news ...