Cal Fire has purchased two more $22 million helicopters to fight fires 24/7 as Trump cuts wildfire prevention funding.
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‘Medicine Fire’ near Covelo is 40% contained (Updated 10:05 p.m.)
The wildfire prompted evacuation orders for some residents.
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Mendocino County’s Aerial Fire Patrol spots fires fast — and guides firefighters on the ground
The cooperative unit gathers donations from private landowners to keep eyes in the sky watching for the first sign of wildfire.
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Gov. Newsom calls for more federal fire prevention funding
Newsom urges federal match for state wildfire prevention funding, calls on Trump to return National Guard troops to firefighting.
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Mendocino County warns: all fireworks banned for Fourth of July fire riskÂ
The county and Cal Fire ask that enthusiasts leave the fireworks shows to the professionals.