Cal Fire battalion chief back working in the Bay Area after fighting LA fires
He's back working in Napa now, but just a few weeks ago he was in the middle of the Eaton Fire in LA. Wettstein has been with ...
CAL FIRE firefighters could become year-round employees, new bill proposes
State legislators say the bipartisan bill would support overworked firefighters by addressing staffing issues.
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Former LAFD battalion chief explains why California wildfires were hard to contain
LOS ANGELES (WPVI) -- At least five people are believed to be dead -- with the LA County sheriff saying ... Former Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Rick Crawford says in the "Palisades ...
Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County: Evacuations, Maps & Updates
A wildfire in Los Angeles County has prompted evacuation orders and warnings and Interstate 5 closures Wednesday. The Hughes Fire is burning near Castaic Lake in the community of Castaic, just over ...
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Cal Fire Chief: 'Weeks' Needed to Extinguish LA Wildfires Fully
As Los Angeles County continues to endure one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in California's history, Cal Fire Battalion Chief David Acuña warned that it could take weeks to fully ...
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A plan when wildfire strikes: Company gathers early intel for fire commanders
The first 6-12 hours of a wildfire are generally the most destructive, said Mike Rohde, a consultant and former fire ...
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At least 16 dead in LA fires as dangerous winds could persist; crews douse roads in retardant
"Los Angeles County Fire will be prepared," Fire Chief ... can’t tell where the fire is going to be in 30 minutes," Cal Fire Battalion Chief David Acuña told USA TODAY on Friday.