‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
California fires live updates: At least 7 dead from Los Angeles fires
At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.
Fires in California decimate Los Angeles area, leave apocalyptic scenes: Live Updates
The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Lidia fires are burning in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Here are the latest updates.
Hundreds of the California Firefighters Are Prison Inmates
Hundreds of prison inmates are battling the inferno tearing across Southern California, according to The Guardian. The incarcerated firefighters account for 395 of the nearly 2,000 firefighters currently on the frontlines.
Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires
Incarcerated firefighters working to battle the widespread Los Angeles brush fires are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, plus $1 for active emergencies.
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
Nearly 400 prison inmates have been deployed by the California department of corrections and rehabilitation (CDCR) to contain the blazes, the department said in a statement to The Guardian. The crews of incarcerated firefighters are embedded with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to assist its nearly 2,
Nearly 800 inmates temporarily released to fight California wildfires
Nearly 800 prison inmates have been temporarily freed to assist firefighters in controlling the deadly Southern California wildfires that have burned with no end in sight since Tuesday. Those inmates are part of a minimum-security Conservation Camp Program consisting of 35 “fire camps” spread throughout California.
Due To “Slavery Clause,” 30% Of LA Fires Are Being Fought By Inmates
Los Angeles wildfires are Inmates firefighters. There maximum day rate of $10.24 is due to the 13th Amendment's 'Slavery Clause'. Is this fair?
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 ...
Why the California wildfires were nearly impossible to contain
A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions made the California wildfires nearly impossible to contain once they ...
Ontario sending 165 firefighters, supplies to support fight against California wildfires
Ontario is providing supplies and personnel, including 165 urban firefighters, to support California in its fight against ...
MUST SEE: Firefighters work through challenging conditions in California
In the must-see video above, nighttime footage illustrated the challenging conditions faced by firefighters in Los Angeles, ...
California had a home insurance crisis before the LA fires. It's only going to get worse.
The California wildfires could drive up premiums and prompt a new wave of private insurers dropping policies or declining to write new ones.
New Mexico firefighters depart to California to assist with wildfires
Firefighters in New Mexico packed up their gear Thursday morning and are headed out west, to help with the wildfires ...
Arizona firefighters join California's battle as wildfires prompt mass evacuations
PHOENIX — Fast-moving wildfires fueled by winds have forced countless Los Angeles residents to evacuate over the past few ...
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Oregon sends 370 firefighters to support California in fighting multiple wildfires
Several Oregon based fire crews are traveling to aid California firefighters in fighting the ongoing fires located near Los ...
L.A. officials admit firefighters were overwhelmed and outgunned by deadly firestorms
Local fire officials acknowledged Wednesday that they were overwhelmed by the power and size of the four major fires burning ...