Incarcerated Californians, working as firefighters, were on the frontlines of the Los Angeles wildfires
Over 1,800 incarcerated firefighters live year-round in minimum-security conservation camps, also known as “fire camps,” located across 25 counties in California.
Anderson Cooper highlights challenges for firefighters battling deadly California wildfires
CNN’s Anderson Cooper reports from Topanga, California, where he shows how crews are working tirelessly to build containment lines and douse flames in the area.
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
Front Range firefighters head to California to help with wildfires
As wildfires ravage through California, killing at least 10 people and destroying neighborhoods, several firefighters across the Front Range are responding.
Flathead firefighters to aid in battling California wildfires
California has issued a state-to-state mutual aid request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
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.
Washington firefighters head out to help with devastating California wildfires
Following days of devastating damage from wildfires in LA, California officials are asking for help from neighboring states — and Washington firefighters are answering the call.
Idaho will send resources to California to help with deadly wildfires in L.A. area
More than 100 Idaho firefighters will deploy to California to help protect wildfire-threatened communities as deadly, highly destructive blazes rage in the Los Angeles area, according to a news release.
A Quebec firefighting plane was hit by a drone while battling California wildfires
Wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rage, and firefighters from all over are stepping in to help. As a result, two planes from Quebec's SOPFEU (the province's forest fire protection agency) are in California.
‘It’s devastating’: Albertans react to California wildfires as province sends support
Albertans are no strangers to the impact of wildfires. The situation in California is being felt by people with ties to the state. As Erik Bay tells us, the province is now offering its help.
Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle
Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand "ready to support our American neighbours" as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California.
California firefighters and fire victims flock to Rose Bowl camp
Thousands of jubilant fans packed Southern California's Rose Bowl on New Year's Day for a college football playoff game.
The Weather Won’t Give Southern California’s Firefighters a Break
As a fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, the winds crashed over and through the mountains like white water ...
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California prisoners are battling wildfires in long-running and controversial practice
California has turned to incarcerated firefighters since 1915. To those opposed to the practice, the system is seen as exploitative.
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Missoula Rural Fire District sends firefighters to battle Los Angeles-area fires
The Missoula Rural Fire District has sent a Type 3 Wildland Engine with four firefighters to help battle wildfires in the Los ...
Flames, smoke and smoldering homes as firefighters battle wildfires in Southern California
Rows of cars at a dealership, blasted by flames, looked like they had been bombed. A man wearing a mask walked by debris of a ...
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 ...
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.