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Gifford Fire in New Cuyama, California
Daily News Lesson August 20 2025

Why firefighters are facing toxic smoke with little to no protection

Learn more about firefighters' conditions and the little protection they receive
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Lesson Plan February 08 2024

Lesson plan: Design an invention to keep first responders safe

As first responders keep our communities safe, learn how to help keep them safe through new inventions.
A firefighter working on extinguishing the Lilac Fire a fast moving wildfire is seen in Bonsall
Daily Video December 08 2017

Study guide: Impact of Southern California wildfires
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to discuss the significance of the Southern California wildfires with your students.
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Daily Video October 17 2017

California's blazes result in deadliest week of wildfires in recorded state history
In this PBS NewsHour Extra video lesson, learn how firefighters have been battling wildfires in California's wine country in the deadliest week of wildfires in recorded state history.

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