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A helicopter is flying low toward a landing area with with trees, buildings and mountains behind the helicopter.

Fire birds: Cal Fire’s helicopter fleet is ready to fly whenever trouble strikes this summer

by Bay City News June 28, 2025, 4:08 p.m.April 23, 2026, 6:06 p.m.

Cal Fire is preparing its aerial units and crews for rapid deployments as wildfire season is expected to ramp up over the summer.

Grassland fire with orange flames and smoke, with a tractor in the background.

Cal Fire issues burn ban in parts of San Joaquin County

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia June 9, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:07 p.m.

Firefighter in yellow protective gear and helmet with a headlamp and goggles.

A new push for more full-time firefighters in California

by Ellie Appleby • Capitol Weekly April 2, 2025, 6:00 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:07 p.m.

Aircraft releasing red fire retardant in flight, surrounded by evergreen trees.

Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate battle against Park Fire

by Associated Press Aug. 2, 2024, 11:35 a.m.April 23, 2026, 6:35 p.m.