Firefighters battling the Pickett Fire used 190,000 feet of hose — enough to stretch across 500 football fields. Watch to see how crews are sorting through every inch to salvage what can be reused in the fight.
Breakdown
- Firefighters have laid nearly 36 miles of hose to combat the Pickett Fire. 6s
- The hoses are used to protect homes, land, and California's wine country. 14s
- Many hoses show burn marks or tears from fire exposure and firefighting activities. 19s
- The California Conservation Corps inspects and sorts 190,000 feet of hose for salvage. 29s
- Usable hoses are cleaned and sent back for future firefighting use. 44s