21-Feb-2012 Source: KPCC
Firefighters in Southern California are still waiting to find out whether the U.S. Forest Service will help them battle flames from the air, after dark.  The ban went into effect after a 1977 helicopter crash. Critics say the lack of Forest Service air support during the 2009 Station Fire allowed it to get out of control — two firefighters were killed and dozens of homes were destroyed. (see full story)