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Firefighter shortage during wildfire season

Video Credit: 23ABC News | Bakersfield - Duration: 03:05s - Published
Firefighter shortage during wildfire season

Firefighter shortage during wildfire season

At a time when wildfires are at their worst in United States history, there are fewer firefighters to try and stop them in their tracks.

The number of Hot Shot crews - the teams who go to the front lines of wildfires in our country - are dwindling as many parts of the country experience unprecedented heat and drought.


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