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.
Death toll rises to 10 in California wildfires; 800 released from prison to help fight it
Nearly 800 people in prison have been temporarily freed to assist firefighters in controlling the deadly Southern California wildfires.
Hundreds of California prison firefighters join battle against Los Angeles wildfires
State prisoners have long been a part of California's firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.
Nearly 800 inmates temporarily released to fight California wildfires
Hundreds of California prison inmates are helping firefighters battle the out-of-control flames that have engulfed parts of Southern California.
How Many Inmates Are Being Used to Fight California Wildfires?
These camps provide crucial support, particularly as California faces increasingly frequent and intense fire seasons. This year alone, incarcerated firefighters have helped combat fires threatening over 30,
Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
The army of firefighters battling the massive Southern California wildfires includes workers who could otherwise remain safely behind bars.
Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires
Incarcerated firefighters working to battle the widespread Los Angeles brush fires are paid between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, plus $1 for active emergencies.
Hundreds of the California Firefighters Are Prison Inmates
Hundreds of prison inmates are battling the inferno tearing across Southern California, according to The Guardian. The incarcerated firefighters account for 395 of the nearly 2,000 firefighters currently on the frontlines.
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Wildfires continue to destroy Los Angeles. It’s now up to hundreds of prison inmates to help slow the spread
Nearly 400 inmates are among the 14,000 emergency responders working on the wildfires that have destroyed at least 2,000 ...
Inmates Can Make Up Nearly A Third Of Those Fighting California Fires
As much as 30% of the firefighters force in California may be prison inmates, according to reports. How did we get here? And ...
California felon escapes custody by simply strolling away from low-security work site
Staff immediately initiated an emergency count, confirming [Santiago] Duran was not at the camp,” a prison statement said.
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