The new C-130H can hold three times more fire retardant than other Cal Fire planes.
On October 16, 2026, in Dana Point, California, USA, @Buildmorepickle shared a video showing an air tanker dropping fire retardant to help contain the fast-moving Norte Fire near Doheny State Beach.
The Bryson Fire in Malibu and Peak Fire in Azusa keep California fire crews on the ground and in the air, with tankers ...
CAL FIRE will have a new airtanker at their Paso Robles Air Attack Base in San Luis Obispo County starting this week.