David Shew

Napa County fire administrator and retired CAL FIRE staff chief

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SoCal is facing three big wildfires amid a blistering heat wave, including the Line Fire, which has burned more than 26,000 acres. How are firefighters coping?

Heat wave puts extra strain on firefighters tackling 3 blazes

SoCal is facing three big wildfires amid a blistering heat wave, including the Line Fire, which has burned more than 26,000 acres. How are firefighters coping?

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