Aircraft violating restrictions have disrupted firefighting efforts in Spokane County, Wash., this week, officials said. By Madaleine Rubin As a wildfire tore through a valley in Spokane County, Wash.

Fire-fighting drones could soon be used in California wildfires California fire members worked with innovators and engineers to field test the drones that are being built.

Drones capable of spraying water and fire retardants have been practicing how to snuff out wildfires early in California and Alaska this summer—demonstrating a possible rapid-response tool for ...

The US Air Force’s YFQ-44A Fury drone, developed by Anduril Industries, has successfully fired its first live AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). Get breaking news anytime, ...

Forward-looking: As wildfires grow larger each year, fire departments and other organizations are seeking new tools to support firefighters' efforts. Several US departments are exploring autonomous ...

Fire officials are expressing concerns as more people are using drones in restricted airspace to video wildfires from above, blocking or slowing firefighters’ efforts to save lives and property, and ...