California asked federal officials for firefighting aircraft 5 years ago. Where are they?
BY GILLIAN BRASSIL Nearly five years ago, Congress told the U.S. Air Force to convert seven surplus Coast Guard aircraft...
3 dead in firefighting helicopter crash in California after midair collision with 2nd helicopter
ByKevin Shalvey and Marilyn Heck A firefighting helicopter crashed, killing all three crew members, after it collided with a second helicopter while...