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Firefighters Stretched Thin as California Battles Multiple Blazes
Season 2024
Episode 69
With wildfires raging across California, fire crews face intense conditions, long shifts, and limited resources. The state's mutual aid system has been activated, bringing in help from across the country and even internationally. Despite these efforts, the rising frequency of fires continues to challenge the state's firefighting capabilities.
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