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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

California's inmate firefighter crews are dwindling just as the state starts to burn

California's reduced inmate firefighter numbers due to prison reform and COVID-19 pose challenges in combating wildfires, with strategies in place for adjustments and future rebuild. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

California inmates fight wildfires - but if prisons can't supply enough crews, what's next?

California faces a shortage of inmate hand crews for battling wildfires due to declining prison populations, leading to challenges in addressing fires efficiently. [ more ]
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