In 2019 Cal Fire had 2,775 inmate firefighters. In 2020, that number has dropped 25% to 2,087. Source: CBS 8 New feed
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96% of wildfire engines are committed throughout the state, according to CAL FIRE. Source: CBS 8 New feed
Hitting the books and highway this school year at the same time Source: CBS 8 New feed
Gov. Newsom will join a local briefing Friday at 11 a.m. with the state’s top fire and emergency management officials and responders battling wildfires across CA. Source: CBS 8 New feed
In order to meet COVID-19 guidelines, the Rescue Mission opened up additional space to allow social distancing for individuals who will stay at the shelter overnight Source: CBS 8 New feed