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    • 2025 California Fire Storm

    Wildfire erupts in Ventura County, burns through Santa Clara riverbed
    Wildland

    Wildfire Erupts in Ventura County, CA, Riverbed

    Susan Nicol
    Jan. 14, 2025
    CAL FIRE officers said fueled by strong gusts, the fire quickly grew and challenged Ventura County firefighters.
    Pacific Palisades family fends off flames with their own firefighting equipment
    Wildland

    Amid CA Wildfires, Residents Use Own Methods, Form Fire Brigade

    Jan. 10, 2025
    The Topanga Heat Hawks, a ragtag fire brigade, say they're staying out of the way of firefighters while they cut trees and spray water.
    Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
    At least 10 people have died and 9,000 structures have been destroyed by the multiple wildfires fanned by powerful winds.
    Operations & Training

    Biden Pledges Federal Aid for CA Wildfire Disaster Costs for Next 180 Days

    Jan. 10, 2025
    The funds will be used to pay for 400 additional firefighters, removing hazardous materials and clearing debris as well as other related expenses.
    'Super scooper' hit by drone while flying over Palisades Fire
    Wildland

    'Super Scooper' Grounded after Drone Strike over CA Wildfires

    Jan. 10, 2025
    The collision over the Palisades Fire left the massive plane with a hole in a wing and the drone destroyed, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said.
    Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS
    Inmates in California are working alongside firefighters battling the deadly wildfires.
    Wildland

    Nearly 800 CA Inmates Among Crews Battling Wildfires

    Jan. 10, 2025
    The inmate crews have been working around the clock cutting fire lines and removing fuel from behind structures.
    Sunset Fire Threatens Hollywood Hills
    Wildland

    Firefighters Make Progress on Wildfire that Threatened Iconic Hollywood Hills Buildings

    Jan. 9, 2025
    Within hours, Los Angeles firefighters knocked the majority of the Sunset Fire which threatened Hollywood Hills.