Firefighters continue to work day and night to contain the Garnet Fire in Fresno County, California. At base camp near Avocado Lake, crews are being met with hot meals, showers, and more from locals to help them push through grueling shifts. Up in Shaver Lake, restaurants and cabin owners are pitching in too, offering food and lodging to keep spirits high. As of Thursday night, the fire has burned more than 57,000 acres and is 15% contained, with thousands of personnel still on the lines. | Weat

The county has been growing at a rapid rate over the past few years, and Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez says the current infrastructure can’t keep up. So, the county supervisors approved a $248,000 grant through the California Office of Traffic Safety in hopes of reducing the number of deaths and injuries involving vehicles and pedestrians. The project targets 15 schools around the county, providing temporary improvements like crosswalks, lighting, signage, and other safety enhancements. |