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.
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.
Firefighters Make Progress Slowing Wildfires While Los Angeles Grapples With Scope of Devastation
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to
Hollywood stars share devastation from California fires
Hollywood stars are sharing the devastation caused by the California fires and sharing "prayers and strength" for those affected.
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.
Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat
Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat and were not expected to be as powerful during the day. That could provide an opportunity for firefighters to make progress reining in blazes that have hopscotched across the sprawling region,
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Day 4: LA fires sprawl across 35,000 acres, projected to be the costliest in California's history
More than 35,000 acres have burned so far, and at least 10 deaths have been reported, in what could be the most costly fire ...