Firefighters are using a range of technologies and equipment in their efforts against the fires in California. A video clip from UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia camera network ALERTCalifornia | UC San DiegoUC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia project now has a network of cameras at high-risk sites, with 115 located in Los Angeles County alone, with more than 1,140 cameras across the state. Rather than relying on bystander reports, Kastner says cameras and analysts can provide first responders with quicker confirmations and more precise locations. ALERTCalifornia video showing aircraft refilling with water to combat the California wildfires. ALERTCalifornia | UC San DiegoIn addition to government planes, aircraft from private sector partner Coulson Aviation, which has a contract with Los Angeles County — have also been spotted dousing flames.

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Persons: Sonia Kastner, Kastner, Coulson Organizations: UC San, UC San Diego UC San, Salesforce Ventures, UC San Diego, Coulson Aviation, Los Angeles Locations: California, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Canada