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A fast-moving fire broke out over the hills near the town of Mariposa, California, on the Fourth of July. The French Fire was the latest fire to hit so close to the town. But for residents, fire is becoming a part of life.
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Wildfires sparked by lightning have kept hundreds of firefighters busy in Fresno County and the high Sierra Nevada region this week.
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The 77,000 acres it incinerated in the park inspired an expansion of fire prevention efforts.
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Cal Fire is getting into the artificial intelligence game.
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By Monday, the fire spread to 16,791 acres with 10% containment as hot and dry conditions fueled the fast-moving fire.
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The months-long investigation revealed that Cal Fire has struggled to balance its mission to fight fire with other responsibilities to manage forests.
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A months-long investigation from The California Newsroom examined Cal Fire’s efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfires, ahead of what could be another devastating fire season.
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Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief.
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New reports from the Legislative Analyst’s Office show that climate change is poised to severely disrupt many aspects of life, including education, transportation, health and housing.
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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park officials held a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss the impacts and history of fire in the forests.