LA County Community Brigade set to be honored for heroic efforts during devastating wildfires
Weeks after the Franklin and deadly Palisades fires decimated communities in the Malibu and Pacific Palisades areas, members ...
Incarcerated firefighters helping battle blazes in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters have recently battled blazes across southern California. Incarcerated firefighters ...
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
Twenty-eight people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn’t known as the fires ...
Prisoner firefighters deserve respect – and a better chance at becoming professional fighters
They have proven their mettle on the frontlines, and they have shown a desire to give back to the community to make up for ...
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As LA blazes rage, even firefighters turn to Watch Duty
Launched as a volunteer-sourced wildfire tracking app in Northern California, Watch Duty has integrated a wide range of data ...
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Oregon couple who posed as firefighters during L.A. wildfires charged, face potential jail time
The Oregon couple who allegedly tried to sneak into a Palisades Fire evacuation zone while impersonating firefighters are facing charges and potential jail time, according to prosecutors.
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Alert California cameras become a staple of fire protection as blazes hit Southern California
The artificial intelligence behind Alert California is interpreting camera footage so firefighters can predict how a column of smoke will grow into a wildfire.
Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles
More than 31,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, and another 23,000 are under evacuation warnings, according to an LA County sheriff.
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds have fueled multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from ...
The Hidden Economic Forces Behind California's Use of Inmates as Firefighters
More than 1,000 California inmates have been fighting the wildfires, a controversial practice that dates back to 1915 and results from a complex intersection of public safety, labor economics, and ...
Doug Emhoff confronted husband of Senator Fischer who refused handshake from Kamala Harris
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff reportedly confronted Bruce Fischer for refusing to shake the hand of his wife, Kamala ...