Specialist Intelligence Aircraft Ready to Keep Tasmanians Safe

Tasmania’s ability to fight bushfires has again been strengthened through the addition of a Specialist Intelligence Gathering (SIG) Aircraft, bolstering our plan to keep Tasmanians safe.  Read More

SCE Files Annual Wildfire Mitigation Plan

Southern California Edison today filed an annual update to its 2020-22 Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the California Public Utilities Commission. Read More

Aerial Firefighting Costs Explode After Fires

Three large aerial water tankers filled with retardant were what stood between Perth’s out-of-control inferno and disaster as 27 fire crews inside Shady Hills View estate, north-east along the city’s fringe, successfully fought through the night to save its houses. Read More

Fierce Winds Ground Crucial Firefighting Aircraft

A second fire in Western Australia is only eight kilometers away from joining a 130-kilometer wall of flames that continues to threaten homes in the Perth Hills region. Read More

Former ACT Fire Chief Says Quick Attack is Key to Fighting Fires

The events of 18 years ago when lightning struck a dead tree near McIntyre’s Hut in the Brindabella Valley and was a key generator for the ACT’s 2003 wildfires were well-recalled by Peter Dunn. Read More

Philippine Air Force Orders 15 Black Hawks

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the acquisition of 15 Black Hawk helicopters for the Philippine Air Force, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced Thursday. Read More

Aerial Tankers 'Absolutely Critical' to Stopping Perth Inferno

Three large aerial water tankers filled with retardant were what stood between Perth’s out-of-control inferno and disaster as 27 fire crews inside Shady Hills View estate, north-east along the city’s fringe. Read More

Water Bombers Provide Valuable Assistance in Blackford Bushfire 

The Country Fire Service has praised the monumental response from water bombers at the Blackford fire with 101 drops in six hours to help bring the raging blaze under control. Read More