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Los Angeles Times
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California prisons use staff as fire alerts
California prisons have relied heavily on human fire watch personnel due to outdated and inoperative fire alarm systems, costing nearly $50 million from 2020 to 2025. The department faces a $1.5 billion expense to fully replace these systems across its 31 facilities, with current reliance on staff for fire monitoring viewed as costly and potentially less effective. Experts warn that the absence of modern fire detection technology increases risks to both inmates and staff, raising concerns about facility safety and disaster preparedness.
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