Inmates Battle LA Wildfires for $1 an Hour, Risking Lives on the Frontlines
14 Jan 2025
In California, nearly 400 prison inmates are part of the 14,000 emergency responders battling destructive wildfires in Los Angeles. These wildfires have already destroyed over 2,000 buildings and claimed at least seven lives. Inmates now make up about 30% of the state’s firefighting force, as reported by the Los Angeles...
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