Water-scooping firefighter planes—often called “scoopers” or “amphibious water bombers”—are specialized aircraft designed to combat wildfires. They can swiftly skim across lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, collecting thousands of liters of water in seconds without the need to land! This water is then released over active fires to help extinguish flames and slow their spread. Popular models include the Canadair CL-415 and the Viking Air CL-515. These planes are particularly valuable in regions wi

Watch these five water bombers line up on Horse Lake, scoop water and take off to fight the wildfires in B.C. Boaters have been asked to stay off at least three B.C. lakes to avoid interfering with firefighting efforts. www.cbc.ca/1.4201529 | CBC Vancouver

An urgent investigation is underway after two firefighting helicopters collided midair in Southern California, killing all three people – including two high-ranking officials. They were part of six aircrafts battling a small fire. Will Reeve has details. https://trib.al/xcIrKZW | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir