WILDFIRE NEWS OF THE DAY - 101415

United States

California

(1) A 600-acre wildfire south of Hollister in San Benito County was brought to 40% containment yesterday
Cienega fire now at 600 acres, 40% containment

(2) The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reversed course after stating that violent offenders would be allowed into the 3,800-member inmate firefighting program
Violent inmates won't be used to fight wildfires after all

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