Wildfires can start anywhere, anytime, but usually happen during the hotter, drier months. What makes them dangerous is how fast flames travel — up to 14 miles an hour. That's why wildfires can cover ...

Firefighting agencies across Canada have 10 new aircraft they can use as the 2026 wildfire season gets underway.

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government is adding four new amphibious aircraft to its firefighting fleet after last year’s forest fire season was one of the worst in decades.

New Brunswick is leasing new firefighting aircraft to complement its existing fleet of water bombers. The four new Fire Boss aircraft can load up with more than 3,000 litres of water in 20 to 30 ...

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTAJ) — Local firefighters geared up for a special training course this week at Pittsburgh’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting training center. “It’s like walking up to a bonfire a ...