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Engine boss Corey Graham from Eureka works along the edge of the Callahan Fire as part of mop up efforts on Sept. 22.

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COVID-19 complicates wildfire response
September 25, 2020 7 a.m.

COVID-19 complicates wildfire response

As they continue to battle the Callahan Fire, officials are managing hundreds of firefighters and dozens of pieces of machinery drawn from multiple states. While challenging under any circumstances, coordinating these resources in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has created unique administrative headaches.