On Today’s Show:
3 firefighters get Valley Fever on the Toyo Fire in Arizona.
A fungal infection that comes from disturbing soil with these fungal spores.
One Hotshot crew member had to undergo surgery. I cover the symptoms and what to look for.
72-hour report released on the Little Twist tree strike.
An independent report was released on the Forest Service’s prescribed fire program.
Multiple recommendations were given, and some concerning findings.
Medical resource blacklist in California. USFS says it is “working through the political chain to fix the problem.”
Operational Update
Plus more.
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