Among those fighting Los Angeles 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.
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Prison inmates among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles. Here's how much they earn.
The inmate firefighters tackling the wildfires in Los Angeles
Hundreds of Californian prisoners have been deployed to help tackle the fires devastating the Los Angeles area. With wildfires raging, causing at least 10 deaths, burning down thousands of buildings and prompting evacuation orders for nearly 180,
Here’s Why California Inmates Are Fighting Los Angeles Wildfires
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters, who are trained to respond to emergencies and disasters, were reportedly deployed in Los Angeles.
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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,
Inmates are among firefighters battling Los Angeles’ wildfires: Here’s why
Among the thousands of boots on the ground battling the wildfires in Los Angeles are hundreds of incarcerated individuals — a fact that has renewed attention on California's longstanding, but controversial inmate firefighter program.
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Hundreds of first responders to the wildfires are prison inmates. Some earn just over $1 an hour
Hundreds of incarcerated people are among the first responders battling the devastating flames, the Washington Post reports. Almost 400 inmates have been deployed to respond to fires in and surrounding Los Angeles County, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Why 800 Inmates Have Been Temporarily Released to Help Fight the L.A. Fires
The inmates volunteering are paid a daily wage between $5.80 and $10.24, plus an additional $1 per hour when they respond to active fire or fire-related emergencies, the CDCR said
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