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Trial By Fire: The Trauma Of Fighting California's Wildfires

Longer and more intense fire seasons have taken a visible toll on the state, leaving charred forests and flattened towns, but they've also fueled a silent, smoldering, mental health crisis. 

In conjunction with a riveting series of reports from CalMatters, we take a closer look at increasing rates of PTSD and suicide among CalFire firefighters, the contributors, and what's being done to address the issue.

(Original Reporting by CalMatters Julie Cart)

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