The base materials are not new: Kevlar and Nomex, two common fibers in flame-resistant clothing, were first developed in the 1960s. But these clothes’ fiber blends and construction are always in ...

SO IF WE HAVE SOME OF THAT VIDEO, YOU WILL SEE THESE AIRCRAFT COME IN AND THEY SWOOP IN AND THEY DROP RETARDANT ON THE FIRE LINES. THEY WORK IN TANDEM WITH BULLDOZERS, WITH THE ROAD GRADERS AND WITH ...

However, officials said the fire “continues to be resistant to control.” “The southern edge was active and crews were forced to disengage due to safety concerns,” the Forest Service said in an update.

He gave a tour of the camp, the fully stocked medical tent and supply tent able to provide anything from green and yellow fire-resistant Nomex, helmets, fire shelters to coolers, sleeping bags, ...

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Video footage of the incident shows airport fire vehicles arriving swiftly at the scene, with firefighters hosing down the number two engine with fire retardant. Meanwhile, on the other side of the ...