Ocean water can be used in extreme cases to fight wildfires, but freshwater is preferred due to equipment corrosion, soil damage, and logistical challenges.

Our state deserves leaders who put people before politics and solutions before slogans. May these tragic fires be the final ...

An emergency alert was sent across Los Angeles and Orange counties Thursday afternoon warning residents that their ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:20 p.m. in Orange County. Aliso Fire has been burning on county land. There is ...

Footage of a firefighting plane picking up water from the Pacific Ocean to beat back the wildfires currently burning in Los ...

The Orange County Fire Authority has praised its firefighters for their courage and dedication in protecting communities impacted by the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The department's ...

The Lam family's residence in Barboursville sustained significant damage during a fire last weekend. They live on a fixed ...

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Firefighters in California are using technologies ranging from AI-powered sensors to kerosene-powered aircraft to beat back ...