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California Scrambles For More Firefighters Amid Pandemic

By Don Thompson and Daisy Nguyen / Associated Press
Contributors: Shalina Chatlani / Science and Technology Reporter
Published July 9, 2020 at 3:03 PM PDT
This story was published more than 5 years ago.
Cal Fire chief Thom Porter provides an update on the state's plans for fight wildfires during the coronavirus pandemic. July 9, 2020.
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Cal Fire chief Thom Porter provides an update on the state's plans for fight wildfires during the coronavirus pandemic. July 9, 2020.

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