I'm a pilot flying a DC-10 fire bomber to battle the LA fires. This is what I've seen — and this is what needs to stop.
I'm a third-generation firefighter — and I'm helping to battle the LA fires from the air in a DC-10 fire bomber. Here's how ...
Westmoreland County pilot, Captain R.K. Smithley helping battle California wildfires
The 65-year-old pilot began as a volunteer firefighter in Western Pennsylvania and now he's flying "Big Juicy" over ...
Ligonier native one of several firefighters helping fight California wildfires from the sky
A Ligonier native — and a former firefighter at Ligonier Station 43 — is out in California helping fight the devastating ...
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L.A. wildfires - High winds hinder aerial firefighting, drone collision launches FBI investigation
As the L.A. wildfires continue, so does the aerial firefighting effort. Learn more about the drone collision that launched an ...
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NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley’s dad fighting California wildfires piloting DC-10 Air Tanker
As the fires rage in California, NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley is cheering on his dad who is fighting the flames from the ...
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“Dad is Heading…” – NASCAR Driver’s Father Becomes a California Wildfire Fighter, Providing Much-Needed Support
In this dire landscape, stories of heroism shine brightly, offering hope amid despair. One such story is that of RK Smithley, ...
NASCAR Driver’s Dad Battles Los Angeles Wildfires From the Sky As A DC-10 Tanker Pilot
Wildfires have devastated County, killing at least 13 people, destroying over 12,000 structures, and displacing tens of ...
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"It will always be close to my heart": HMS legend Jeff Gordon delivers a heartfelt message addressing the 'devastating' California wildfires
NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon recently expressed his emotions about the devastating wildfires that have spread across Southern California.
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NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley shares his heroic father is aiding the officials with wildfire extinguishing efforts
NASCAR driver, Garrett Smithley, has revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that his father, RK Smithley is currently flying the DC-10 Air Tanker to California.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Slams Legacy Motor Club’s New Logo as Fans Demand Real Improvement
Dale Earnhardt Jr. slams Legacy Motor Club’s new logo as fans demand real improvement The team’s latest rebranding effort, meant to bring fresh energy, has instead sparked major backlash. Critics ...