California fires: Thousands of prison inmates called upon to battle flames in exchange for reduced sentences

Thousands of prison inmates are helping to battle the infernos raging across California. “This is an all hands on deck effort”, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci said. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokesman Bill Sessa praised the inmates, calling them “the highest paid prison job there is” – though he said the primary benefits aren't monetary.

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