Will Personal Firefighting Devices Help or Hurt in Future Wildfires?

Will personal firefighting devices help or hurt in future wildfires?

With a pump and a sprinkler, one Palisades resident thinks he can help Californians protect their homes from fire. Experts disagree on whether it could work.

The Future of Fire Coverage in California

SAN DIEGO COUNTY – In 2018, the Camp Fire made national headlines as it ravaged the Northern California town of Paradise, causing an estimated $12.5 billion in insured damages, making it – at the time – the costliest wildfire in U.S. history. This year, just seven years after the historic Camp Fire, the Palisades and […]

California strengthens firefighting technology through Skyryse aviation partnership

Firefighting aircraft in California to integrate automated flight system Skyryse has announced a partnership with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to upgrade firefighting technology used in aerial operations. According to Skyryse, the agreement will see its SkyOS system incorporated into future CAL FIRE aircraft, aiming to improve operational efficiency, safety […]