Incarcerated Firefighters Battle California Blazes for Low Pay, Redemption
Roughly 30 percent of firefighters battling the California wildfires are incarcerated, earning time off their sentences and up to $26.90 per day.
How many of California’s incarcerated firefighters battling the wildfires are people of color?
More than 900 incarcerated firefighters are helping to battle the historic wildfires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County. As historic
Aurora firefighters deploying to California say experience fighting Colorado wildfires will help them in LA's "dire and extreme" situation
Fire officials in California asked them to come help fight the fires burning down entire neighborhoods in the Los Angeles area. Captain Jeremy Sones says that based on what he knows about the conditions out there they knew it was a possibility.
Hundreds of California prison firefighters join battle against Los Angeles wildfires
State prisoners have long been a part of California's firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.
Mexico sends Firefighters to help battle the Eaton Fire in Southern California
Mexico will be sending firefighters to help fight the Eaton Fire near Pasadena, Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday.Newsom said on X (formerly known as Tw
California firefighters battle 'hurricane of fire,' a horror Florida can only imagine
Hurricane-force winds and fire should not mix. "The worst is yet to come in next few hours with 80-105 mph gusts. This is a hurricane of fire,"Maue said of the California winds. Winds in the Los Angeles area were gusting up to 105 mph. That's a strong Category 2 hurricane.
Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California’s deadly fires
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, revealing limitations in local water systems designed to supply neighborhoods.
Flathead firefighters to aid in battling California wildfires
California has issued a state-to-state mutual aid request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Colorado Springs firefighters with California ties head west to fight wildfires
Four Colorado Springs firefighters are on their way to southern California to help fight the wildfires that have caused hundreds of thousands to evacuate the region. Three of the team members used to live in California,
How the California fires are fueling an 'insurance crisis'
Raging brush fires in California are exacerbating the state's home insurance crisis, which was already suffering due to the risk of destructive wildfires in the area.
Colorado firefighters deploy to battle large wildfires in southern California
Three Castle Rock Fire Department members deployed to southern California on Wednesday to support firefighters battling large wildfires around Los Angeles.
Newsom Confirms Mexico Sending Firefighters to Help California
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday afternoon confirmed Mexico will send firefighters to help Los Angeles battle ...
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California firefighters face unique challenges, but may get help from Texas and beyond
Houston firefighters are expressing solidarity with their colleagues in California battling devastating wildfires, offering ...
California firefighters flock to Rose Bowl operation camp
Thousands of jubilant fans packed Southern California's Rose Bowl on New Year's Day for a college football playoff game.
After an unprecedented four-day wildfire siege, L.A. firefighters make progress against Palisades, Eaton fires
Ten confirmed deaths and more than 9,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed and more than 150,000 people remain under ...
California wildfires live updates: 10 dead and 180,000 told to evacuate amid apocalyptic scenes of destruction
California wildfires continue with dry conditions and powerful winds —which are due to last through Friday — fueling at least five fires.
California firefighters are using new tech like AI-powered sensors alongside legacy machinery to detect and battle flames
Firefighters in California are using technologies ranging from AI-powered sensors to kerosene-powered aircraft to beat back ...
After a brief reprieve, gusty winds are expected to return to Southern California on Sunday
After a day of brief respite from the winds on Saturday, gusty winds, coming from the north and northeast, are expected to ...