Wildfire activity intensifies across Central Valley as crews use larger aircraft contain blazes

Abbotsford's Conair TBM 960 aircraft deployed for upcoming wildfire season

British Columbia Wildfire Service using two aircraft from Abbotsford company

Wildfire Activity Intensifies Across Central Valley As Crews Use Larger Aircraft Contain Blazes

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fire activity is ramping up across the Central Valley, with crews responding to at least eight grass fires in the past two days. The largest, dubbed the “Run Fire,” scorched more than 420 acres in Madera County.  Three additional fires broke out Monday near Clovis, but all were contained within hours, thanks to a swift response from firefighters and the use of new tools.  “We are very thankful to have an air at…

Wildfire activity intensifies across Central Valley as crews use larger aircraft contain blazes

Fire crews quickly contained wildfires near Clovis and Fresno as CAL FIRE deploys air tankers ahead of Central Valley's extreme heat.

The agricultural fire control device that is working in a feed area and population in the Beja council has been strengthened, already operating five aircraft. The website of the National Emergency Authority and Civil Protection Authority, about 16h15, indicated that they were in the field in the fight against the calls of 138 operational, assisted by 44 vehicles and five aircraft. Source of the Sub-Regional Emergency Command and Civil Protection…