California's wildfire season is now year-round and the blazes are more destructive. The state's cost to fight them is also increasing dramatically. Capital Public Radio's Sami Soto has more.
California Wildfire Costs Have Tripled In 5 Years; This Year's Budget Is 1/4 Gone After 1 Month
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Ventura County Fire Department