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Hundreds of California prisoners are fighting LA fires

Wildfires continue to destroy Los Angeles. Its now up to hundreds of prison inmates to help slow the spread

Wildfires continue to destroy Los Angeles. Its now up to hundreds of prison inmates to help slow the spread - Inmate firefighters make around $27 for a 24-hour shift

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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).

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Hundreds of California prisoners are fighting the LA fires, with some earning little more than $1 an hour

Hundreds of prisoners in California are helping battle the LA wildfires. Some earn $26.90 per 24-hour shift, or just over $1 an hour.

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 ...

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Hundreds of Inmates Are Fighting LA Fires

Hundreds of inmates are among the firefighters battling the Los Angeles wildfires. The California Department of Corrections ...

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California prison dentist lawsuit alleges retaliation and patient neglect in CDCR facilities

Lindsay Hathaway, who was fired for violating CDCR policies, said prisons dental staff neglected patients for weeks.

Inmates Can Make Up Nearly A Third Of Those Fighting California Fires

In some form, inmate firefighters have been used in California since the end of World War II. The state has leaned on inmates ...

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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.

Palisades and Eaton fires rage in L.A. County, killing 5

The Palisades and Eaton fires are threatening California homes, as strong winds, low humidity and dry vegetation help the ...

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More than 750 members of inmate crews are helping battle burning wildfires in LA County

The program has become a key part in the state’s fire mitigation efforts and some local leaders have lobbied against any cuts ...

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29 youth part of incarcerated firefighting crews combatting L.A. fires

The group of 29 is part of a larger team of 783 incarcerated firefighters, including 88 support staff, from fire camps statewide who “have been working around the clock cutting fire lines and removing ...

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Folsom prison museum is closed. Here’s why and when it might open again

The Big House Prison Museum in Folsom, where visitors can see hanging ropes and Johnny Cash memorabilia, has closed as ...

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California correctional officer accused of distributing child pornography

Madera County authorities arrested a correctional sergeant for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography, the ...

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