The Palisades and Eaton fires in Southern California have been called some of the worst in the region's history and could cost $57 billion in damages and economic losses. But as fires have become more intense and frequent, Americans haven't just stood by — they've taken the fight against wildfires into their own hands. From the engineer who spent 15 years fireproofing his California home to a $30 million plane designed to fight wildfires, these are some ways Americans spend billions on fighting wildfires every year. 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - $30 Million Super Scooper Plane 08:54 - Vineyard Workers Saving Grapes 16:29 - Building Fireproof Homes 26:58 - Prescribed Burns 35:57 - Fighting Active Fires 40:04 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #wildfire #california #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: How The US Spends Billions Fighting Wildfires | Business Insider Marathon |
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