The CampFire nearly destroyed the entire town of Paradise, California – burning 95% of the area. Since then, most of the town has been rebuilt, and thousands have returned to the city.
Using inmate labor to fight fires has been a practice in California since the 1940s. Where did it start and what do participants actually do and get paid?
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 ...