The Palisades and Eaton fires in Southern California have been called some of the worst in the region's history and could cost $57 billion in damages and economic losses. But as fires have become more intense and frequent, Americans haven't just stood by — they've taken the fight against wildfires into their own hands. From the engineer who spent 15 years fireproofing his California home to a $30 million plane designed to fight wildfires, these are some ways Americans spend billions on fighting wildfires every year.
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - $30 Million Super Scooper Plane
08:54 - Vineyard Workers Saving Grapes
16:29 - Building Fireproof Homes
26:58 - Prescribed Burns
35:57 - Fighting Active Fires
40:04 - Credits
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