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Burned, torn and reused: Astonishing numbers of Pickett fire

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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
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