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They fight wildfires. Housing is another battle

A 2024 survey found 81.3% reported inadequate housing, while 82% said overtime was essential to keep working, advocates said.

Luke is one of the first lines of defense protecting public lands and communities from wildfire, yet he can’t afford a place of his own. “Right now, I literally live in my van in the parking lot of the ranger station,” Luke said. News21 is identifying him by a pseudonym because he feared speaking publicly may cost him his job as a federal wildland firefighter. Luke, 22, moved into his hot and cramped van three years ago. By the end of this fire …

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Times of San Diego broke the news in San Diego, United States on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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