Nation May 26 Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Nation Jul 13 Fuel shortage could ground firefighting aircraft amid potentially ferocious wildfire season Airport officials facing jet fuel shortages are concerned they’ll have to wave off planes and helicopters that drop fire retardants during what could be a ferocious wildfire season, potentially endangering surrounding communities. By Keith Ridler, Associated Press
World Oct 24 Watch Winds Ease, Allowing Californians to Tackle Damaging Fires The strong winds fueling a string of powerful wildfires in Southern California began to taper off Wednesday, but officials in San Diego said the damage there has already likely topped the $1 billion mark. A San Diego County official provides…